Community Funding Area Program
As one of the “Four Big Moves” of the Wake County Transit Plan, the Community Funding Area Program (CFAP) was created to provide an opportunity for areas in Wake County that would otherwise have limited fixed-route transit services to create or accelerate public transportation services and programs. The plan identifies 10 Wake County municipalities, Unincorporated Wake County, and Research Triangle Foundation (RTF) as eligible to participate in a competitive process to receive match funding for planning, capital, operating, or combined capital/operating transit projects. To participate, an eligible organization must be a party to the Wake Transit Master Participation Agreement. A detailed description of program policies can be found in the Community Funding Area Program Management Plan.
Staff Contact: Suvir Venkatesh
| Eligible Community Funding Areas: |
| Town of Apex |
| Town of Fuquay-Varina |
| Town of Garner |
| Town of Holly Springs |
| Town of Knightdale |
| Town of Morrisville |
| Research Triangle Foundation |
| Town of Rolesville |
| Wake County |
| Town of Wake Forest |
| Town of Wendell |
| Town of Zebulon |
FY2028 Community Funding Area Program Development Schedule
ACTION |
DATE |
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Project Incubation Meetings (By Request) |
October 1 - October 22, 2026 |
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Applicant Training (Combined Session) |
October 28th, 2026 |
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Pre-Submittal Window |
October 30 - November 27, 2026 |
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Pre-Submittal Review Meetings |
December 1 – December 18, 2026 |
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Call for Projects Opens |
January 4, 2027 |
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Call for Projects Closes (Applications Due) |
January 31, 2027 |
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CAMPO Staff Scores Submissions |
February 1 – February 15, 2027 |
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Selection Committee Review |
February 22 – March 12, 2027 |
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Committee Recommendations Presented to TPAC |
March 18, 2027 |
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FY28 Work Plan Adoption |
By June 30, 2027 |
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FY28 Project Kickoff Meetings |
July – August 2027 |
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FY28 Project Mid-Year Review Meetings |
December 2027 – January 2028 |
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Annual Review for FY28 Projects |
Spring/Summer 2028 |
In order to submit an application, a representative from each eligible organization must attend: (1) the annual applicant training session, which serves as a high-level introduction to the program that covers procedures and addresses issues that are specific to the upcoming call for projects; and (2) a pre-submittal application review meeting, where a more detailed, project-level review will occur in order for staff to have a complete understanding of incoming applications and to determine application completeness.
A general overview of the Community Funding Area Program and application cycle can be found in these slides from February 2026
Market Analysis
An analysis of the transportation markets in the eligible communities was completed prior to the roll-out of the Community Funding Area Program. The purpose of this market analysis is to help the communities understand both the need and potential for transit service in and between their communities by examining characteristics that shape the demand and need for public transportation. These findings can be found in the Community Funding Areas Market Analysis.