The advance funding agreement (AFA) for non-construction projects (NCAFA) is a standard agreement for local projects not involving construction. Examples include, but are not limited to, congestion mitigation and air quality projects, some surface transportation program - metropolitan mobility projects, van pool programs, diesel emissions programs and public information campaigns. For the purposes of this LGPP Manual, all agreements are referred to as an AFA.

The AFA is executed between TxDOT and the LG. For many types of non-construction projects or programs, the TxDOT district typically serves as the primary point of contact with the LG and provides oversight of the project or program. For these projects/programs, the AFA is executed between TxDOT and the LG. In many of these non-construction projects, the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) performs the project selection process.

For non-construction projects or programs when the MPO or rural planning organization (RPO) is filling the role of the LG, the district or TxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming Division (TPP) may serve as the primary point of contact with the LG and will provide oversight of the project or program. For these projects/programs, the AFA is executed between the MPO/RPO and TxDOT. In this situation, the local TxDOT district will frequently provide project support through technical expertise and other resources.