Oklahoma Transportation Alternatives Program Profile

State DOT Program Staff

State DOT TA Coordinator
Matt VanAuken 
TA Program Manager
Local Government Division 
Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation 
200 NE 21st Street 
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3299 
Tel: 405-436-3734
Email: Mvanauken@odot.org

FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Viplav P Reddy 
FHWA- OK Division 
501 N. Broadway Ext., Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 731118
Tel: 405-254-334 
Email: viplav.reddy@dot.gov

State DOT Website: Oklahoma DOT

TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures

• Application timeline: Applications open on 11/1/25 and close on 12/31/25. Please see website for more information.
• TA program structure: The program is run through a state-level TAP Office. The state uses a mix of competitive and non-competitive selection processes, and funds are distributed directly by the state TAP Office.
• Application tips: The TA program funds project design, engineering and construction. To improve chances of selection, applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of the requirements of the program as it relates to eligibility, as well as overmatching funds.
• Who is eligible to apply: Local government, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, school districts, non-profit partners, and tribal governments
• Application components: Project narrative, budget, and letter of support from a state or local agency.
• Selection criteria: Anticipated benefits for the community, anticipated number of users/beneficiaries, eligibility, environmental impact, fit with comprehensive planning goals, connectivity, need, maintenance commitment, and secured matching funds
• Is there an advisory committee?: Yes
• Advisory committee members: 12 members representing MPOs, numerous state and federal agencies, and ODOT
• Project award minimum: None
• Project award maximum: $None
• Match requirement: Based on 2020 census data applicants with populations of 0-5000, may apply for TA funds up to 90% of eligible construction project costs. A local match is required to pay for 10% of the construction project costs. Matching funds in excess of 10% are allowed and are a consideration for scoring. Federal funds cannot be used as matching funds, unless expressly permitted by law. State funds are eligible for use as match. Based on 2020 census data applicants with populations of 5,001 or greater, may apply for TA funds up to 80% of eligible project costs. A local match is required to pay for 20% of the project costs. Matching funds in excess of 20% are allowed and are a consideration for scoring. Federal funds cannot be used as matching funds, unless expressly permitted by law. State funds are eligible for use as match.