County Planning administers state infrastructure programs in Cuyahoga County. The State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP), and the Revolving Loan Program (RLP) assist local communities in financing local public infrastructure improvements.

SCIP is a grant/loan program for roads, bridges, water supply, wastewater treatment, septic system conversion, storm water collection, and solid waste disposal. Loan repayment funds return to the District for use through the RLP Program. LTIP is a grant program for roads and bridges only. The programs run concurrently.

photo of street in need of repairOPWC’s District One covers Cuyahoga County, and is administered by the District One Public Works Integrating Committee (DOPWIC), which consists of seven members. Through an administrative services agreement, County Planning coordinates the program.

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) oversees these programs for Ohio. For more information about SCIP, RLP, and LTIP, visit the Ohio Public Works Commission.

Fiscal Year 2027

The FY 2027 program begins in July 2025.  This year, District One has approximately $35 million in OPWC funding available.

Resources and Updates

As the program year progresses, updates, project scores, recommendations, appeals, etc. will be added here.

  • Schedule
  • Application Materials
  • Applicant Workshop

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    9:00–10:00 a.m.

    The DOPWIC staff will lead a one-hour virtual orientation and update session. This applicant workshop will provide a brief orientation on where to find and how to use the application materials. It will also cover changes and updates for FY 2027 as well as common errors and tips for submitting a better application.

    The session is free, but registration is required. It will be recorded for future use.

    REGISTER

Program Descriptions

The State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP):  A combined grant/loan program based on funding from general obligation bonds. SCIP funds will cover up to 90% of a project’s total cost if it is a repair or replacement project. New and expansion projects will be funded up to 50% of the total project’s cost.

Revolving Loan Program (RLP): As SCIP loans are repaid, those funds replenish the RLP. The loans are interest-free, and the terms are based on the useful life of the infrastructure. Applicants can request up to 100% funding in the form of a loan.

Infrastructure improvement projects eligible for SCIP and RLP assistance include:

  • Bridges
  • Culverts
  • Roads
  • Stormwater and sanitary collection, storage, and treatment facilities
  • Water supply and distribution systems
  • Wastewater treatment systems and septic system conversions

Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP): A grant program for roads and bridge projects only, based on funding provided from gasoline taxes.