Earmark Repurposing
2026 Earmark Repurposing
Background
On July 06, 2026, FHWA issued guidance on the implementation of Earmark repurposing provisions contained in the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026.
The Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026 allows States to repurpose any earmark that was designated certain funds originally earmarked for specific projects more than 10 fiscal years prior to FY 2026.
The repurposed funds may be obligated on a new or existing project in the State within 25 miles of the earmark designation. The project must be an eligible project under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG). The Repurposing Provision is available to be applied in FY 2026.
Please review the 2026 Earmark Repurposing Guidance for more information.
Deadline to submit the Factsheet to Caltran’s DLAE is August 12 and DLAE need to sign and send it to us by August 14 to process.
Timeline, Fact Sheet, and Project Lists
- Timeline (PDF)
- Fact Sheet (Excel)
- Earmark Projects with Less than 10% Obligated (Excel)
- Earmark Projects with Greater than 10% Obligated (Excel)
- Unallocated Earmarks Less Than 10% Obligated (Excel)
- Unallocated Earmarks Greater Than 10% Obligated (Excel)
FHWA 2025 Earmark Repurposing Guidance
- Guidance Memorandum (PDF)
- Attachment 1: FY2026 Earmark Repurposing Process
- Attachment 2: Obligation of Apportioned Funding in Pre-IIJA Program Code
- Attachment 3: Program Code Crosswalk for FY2026 Earmark
- FY 2026 FHWA Earmark Repurposing Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions regarding Earmark Repurposing, please email Earmark.Repurposing.Request@dot.ca.gov
Please feel free to send comments regarding this web site to the DLA Webmaster