What does this funding get me?
This grant funded projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access through context-sensitive strategies and address existing transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity or negative impacts on the human or natural environment.
Am I eligible?
Eligible entities included a state government, a local government, a Federally recognized tribe, a Metropolitan Planning Organization, or a nonprofit organization.
How can I access the money?
The Federal Highway Administration supervised this grant. The FHA also provides support and technical assistance for this and other funding opportunities. Details here.
What is the timeline?
This funding opportunity has been officially closed. Awards were made to 132 projects (see details here).
What other incentives could I use to help me accomplish my goals?
The Department of Transportation is combining this program and the Reconnecting Communities Pilot into one Notice of Funding Opportunity. Find more information about the Reconnected Communities Pilot here.
Where can I get more information?
- Full Information from DOT (Including Eligible Projects)
- This navigator is a resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants and plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.
- In addition to the resources listed above, a variety of organizations offer technical assistance that may help you access these funds. They are listed on our Get Help page.
- For questions about updates to this program, email Meech Carter at info@energyfundsforall.org.