Current Program
The Northwest Council has programmed STP funds through federal fiscal year 2031.
Northwest Council of Mayors STP Program - Approved on April 24, 2026
Methodology
The Northwest Council of Mayors updated its STP project selection methodology in October 2025. The methodology document contains information on eligible phases, federal/local funding ratios, and program management.
Northwest Council of Mayors Methodology
The FY 2027 – 2031 Northwest STP-L Call For Projects was open from October 31 to December 30. A recording of the STP-L Call for Projects application and approval process workshop, and slides from the workshop is below.
2027-2031 STP-L Call for Projects Workshop Slides
To be eligible for STP or other federal funds, a road must be classified by the Federal Highway Administration as a collector or higher. To view a map of road classification, visit https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/MapViewer/?config=RFCconfig.json and select "Identify IDOT Key Route" at the bottom of the Legend.
Documents and application materials from past STP-L Calls for Projects are available upon request. Please email northwestpl@nwmc-cog.org.
Northwest Council of Mayors STP Application
Northwest Council Functional Classification Change Request Form