FLAP announces Minnesota program of projects for FY 2027-2029
By: Chris Nobach, State Aid Federal Aid Agreement & Special Programs Engineer
Eastern Federal Lands and the Minnesota Programming Decisions Committee is pleased to announce the Minnesota program of projects for the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2029! To be eligible for the FLAP program, proposed projects or studies must be associated with a public highway, road, bridge, trail or transit system that is located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to federal lands for which the transportation facility’s title or maintenance responsibility is vested with a state, county, city, township, tribal, municipal, or other local government entity.
There was an estimated $5.1 million of programmed funding available for the State of Minnesota with this Call for Projects announced in April 2025. Applications were due August 29, 2025. The program saw 14 competitive applications and ultimately the following projects were chosen (in no particular order) below:
| Application No. | Project/Facility Name | Project Type | Federal Land Accessed | Applicant | Fiscal Year* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN 79 | Gunflint Trail - CSAH 12 | Roadway rehabilitation | US Forest Service - Superior National Forest | Cook County | 2027 |
| MN 80 | Three Maiden Shared Use Trail | Bicycle/pedestrian facility | National Park Service - Pipestone National Monument | City of Pipestone | 2028 |
| MN 81 | Iris Road - CSAH 35 | Roadway rehabilitation | US Fish & Wildlife Service - Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge | Morrison County | 2029 |
| MN 83 | Cedar Lane Trail | Bicycle/pedestrian facility | National Park Service - Mississippi National River & Recreation Area | City of Newport | 2028 |
| MN 89 | Mississippi River Trail Expansion | Bicycle/pedestrian facility | National Park Service - Mississippi National River & Recreation Area | Three Rivers Park District | 2029 |
* FY programmed is based on the availability of funds/project schedule is subject to change
Congrats to the successful applicants! We encourage all parties to consider applying when the next Call for Projects occurs in the future. If you have any questions regarding the program, they can be directed to Chris Nobach at christopher.nobach@state.mn.us or 651-366-3824. Please see the FLAP website for more information.