NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY FOR THE JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM
(JARC) 5316 AND NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM 5317
The Old Colony Planning Council
(OCPC) is seeking applications from public agencies, private non-profit
corporations, and private providers of public transportation for the Boston
Urbanized Area Job Access and Reverse Commute (Section 5316) and the New
Freedoms (5317) grant programs that were authorized under the provisions
set forth in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
USDOT’s TIGER Discretionary Grant Program
Attached is a Federal Register Notice announcing the availability of $1.5 billion in funding for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure under the USDOT’s TIGER Discretionary Grant Program. The Notice details application requirements as well as evaluation criteria that will be utilized to award funding. Applications must be submitted to the TIGER Discretionary Grants program manager at TIGERGrants@dot.gov by September 15, 2009. Click Here for a copy.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds for municipalities with less than 35,000 residents
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is eligible to receive $14,752,000 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds for sub-grants to the 309 municipalities with less than 35,000 residents and for other uses identified in ARRA. Not less than sixty percent (60%) or $8,851,200 of the EECBG funds are required to be sub-granted to the municipalities. In addition, as detailed in Governor Patrick’s March 26, 2009 press release, the 42 municipalities in the Commonwealth with populations greater than 35,000 are eligible to receive $27,400,000 directly from DOE under EECBG.
http://www.mass.gov/Eoeea/docs/doer/gca/gc-stimulus-opportunities.pdf
Recreational Trails Grants Program
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation (DCR) is accepting applications for Recreational Trails Grants
postmarked by October 1, 2008. . Please read the information below carefully and
download the appropriate documents and forms on this page.
Recreational Trails Grant Applications are Due October 1! The deadline is almost here for the 2008-2009 Recreational Trails Grants. Don’t wait until the last minute. Guidelines and Application for the 2008-2009 Recreational Trails Grants are available at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/stewardship/greenway/regionalGrants.htm. Call Amanda Lewis, Recreational Trails Program Coordinator with any questions at (413) 586-8706 ext. 19 or Amanda.lewis@state.ma.us.
PWED Grant Program
Public Works Economic Development (PWED) Program
The Public Works Economic Development (PWED) Program was created by the Legislature to assist municipalities in funding transportation infrastructure for the purpose of stimulating economic development. The PWED Guidelines and Application are available at:
http://www.eot.state.ma.us/default.asp?pgid=content/EOTGrantsPWED&sid=about
Small Town Road Assistance Program (STRAP) Grant Program
Patrick Administration Announces Expansion of Small Town Road Grants
The Patrick Administration has announced expansion of the Small Town Road Assistance Program (STRAP) grant program for 2008.
The STRAP grant program is designed to promote economic development and public safety in smaller communities. The transportation bond bill signed by Governor Patrick added $5 million to the program and expanded the number of communities eligible by raising the population threshold from 3,500 to 7,000. In addition, for the first time grant applications will be evaluated based upon formal criteria regarding the benefits and urgency of projects.
The STRAP grant program was established in the 1980's to fund transportation projects that improve public safety and promote economic development in small communities. The additional funding combined with the higher population threshold of 7,000 will make additional communities eligible and increase the number of grants approved, with a maximum grant of $500,000. The Guidelines and Application area available at:
http://www.eot.state.ma.us/default.asp?pgid=content/EOTGrantsSTRAP&sid=about