Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced that application materials for the second project solicitation cycle of the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) are now available. Approximately $100 million in state funding will be awarded through the second ARIP solicitation cycle for eligible infrastructure projects to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and agricultural industries.
ARIP is a reimbursement program, which may pay up to a maximum of 90% of total eligible project costs, with the balance of the eligible costs funded by the local government where the work is performed.
ARIP second solicitation application materials will be hosted on AccessGov, an online application site. Additional application materials, along with a direct link to the AccessGov portal, are available on the WisDOT website. The ARIP second solicitation deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30.
To be eligible for funding, projects must meet the following criteria:
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The project highway, or the highway where the bridge or culvert is located, is functionally classified by the department as a local road or minor collector;
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The highway, bridge, or culvert provides access to agricultural lands or facilities used to produce agricultural goods, including forest products;
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The highway, bridge, or culvert is used by at least one agricultural producer;
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The highway is designated as a class “B” highway due to structural deficiencies or is subject to a posted weight limitation at least annually; and
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After the improvement, the highway will not be designated as a class “B” highway and will not be subject to a posted weight limitation other than under extraordinary or emergency circumstances.
