Grants available for local transportation and land use planning

04/13/2016

April 13, 2016

A joint release with the Department of Land Conservation and Development

For more information: Shelley M. Snow, ODOT Communications, (503) 881-5362

SALEM – Grants ranging from $75,000 to $200,000 are available to local governments for transportation and land use planning work that boosts walking, biking and transit use. The 2016 Transportation and Growth Management Program Planning Grant application is available online, and completed applications are due June 10.

The Transportation and Growth Management program is a joint effort of ODOT and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. TGM grants provide planning resources to help Oregon jurisdictions address transportation, land use and growth management issues in their communities.

Although total amount awarded varies, some $2.6 million was awarded in this program’s last cycle. Grantees must provide a match of 12 percent or more of the total project cost, in the form of cash, staff time, monetized volunteer time, and direct project expenses. Awards will be announced in August.

Eligible applicants include cities, counties, councils of government on behalf of a city or county, and tribal governments. Certain special districts are eligible, such as transportation districts, metropolitan planning organizations, ports, mass transit districts, park and recreation districts, and metropolitan service districts. School districts may be eligible as part of a joint application with a local government for an otherwise eligible project. Eligible applicants may join together to propose a project.

See an earlier news release with information about awardees from the last cycle.

For questions about the program, contact Cindy Lesmeister at 503-986-4349 or cindy.l.lesmeister@odot.state.or.us.

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