State Planning and Research Funds


  • Illinois Department of Transportation
  • Bureau of Planning
  • 2300 South Dirksen Parkway
  • Springfield, IL 62764
  • Phone: 217-557-4145
  • Email: olly.Bieneman@illinois.gov
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Purpose of the Program

Statewide Planning & Research (SPR) funds are used to support transportation planning and research activities. The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation planning and research activities throughout the State.

  • Eligible activities include:
  • Planning studies
  • Data purchase, collection, and/or analysis
  • Research activities
  • Program development activities
  • Performance management activities
  • Coordination/outreach activities

The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation planning and research activities throughout the state.

Who is Eligible

80/20 match

Application Process

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Types of Assistance

Grants