Notice of Funding Availability
Applications are being accepted for 2017 Cache County Council of Governments (COG) road funding. The COG has indicated as much as $3 Million will be available for worthy projects.
Your online application will not be saved unless you complete all sections and hit “submit” at the end. You will then be sent an email that includes a link so you can return to your application and add/edit before final submittal. You should complete the application the best you can (rough first pass) and return to edit for final submittal. Questions about completing the application should be directed to Jeff Gilbert (jeff.gilbert@cachecounty.org 435-755-1634).
Online COG Application Part I-Due Date July 31, 2017
This portion of the application should take about 15 minutes to complete and requests basic project information and review of the eligibility requirements. Please complete this portion of the application by July 31, 2017. This will constitute your “notice to apply”. Although strongly encouraged, failure to submit this portion of the application by the due date will NOT disqualify your application. However, the full application (Part I and Part II) will be required by 5:00 PM on August 25, 2017 in order to be eligible. You are required to complete this application online. You can click here to view a sample (blank) copy of Part I of the application for information purposes and to help you prepare to complete the application online.
Online COG Application Part II-Due Date August 25, 2017 (along with Part I)
This portion of the application requires more detailed project information and will take longer. You will need project cost estimates and are required to provide information needed score your application for project prioritization by the COG. You are required to complete this application online. You can click here to view a sample (blank) copy of Part I of the application for information purposes and to help you prepare to complete the application online.
COG Application Supporting File Downloads
| Download | Description |
|---|---|
| Approved Local Transportation Funds Program Manual | Guide to the COG application and project prioritization process |
| UDOT Project Cost Estimating Spreadsheet | Use is recommended for larger road construction projects |
| UDOT Safety Cost/Benifit Calculation Spreadsheet | This is the spreadsheet that will be used to calculate a safety cost/benifit ratio for projects that seek points for the safety criteria. Contact CMPO staff for assistance with using this spreadsheet |
2017 COG Funding Application Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2017 | 2017 COG funding application made available |
| July 31, 2017 | Part I application due |
| August 3, 2017 | Pre-application screening meeting-COG Executive Committee |
| August 25, 2017 by 5:00 PM | Full (Part I & II) online COG application due |
| August 29, 2017 | Applications made publicly available on internet. |
| August 25 to September 14, 2017 | CTAC scoring is completed and approved |
| September 15, 2017 | CTAC scores and project ranking form sent to each COG member for individual ranking |
| September 18, 2017 | Applicant project presentation meeting |
| October 6, 2017 | COG member project ranking due |
| October 16, 2017 | COG meeting to approve 2017 COG road project funding recommendation to the Cache County Council |