Funding Sources and Assistance – SCCOG (original) (raw)
2025 TRIP and LOTCIP Solicitations Now Open – see below
SCCOG provides application assistance to municipalities using State or Federal funding sources for local transportation projects. SCCOG staff work closely with local officials, engineering staff, and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) through all stages of project development. Municipalities seeking funding for transportation projects: find program descriptions below and links to additional materials and applications at left.
Additionally, Connecticut’s Safety Circuit Rider Program program is designed to provide safety-related information, training, and direct technical assistance to agencies responsible for local roadway safety. Link to more information under Additional Links (left).
Section 5310 Grant Program: Federal Transit Administration
Intended to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants are state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and transit districts.
Active Transportation Microgrant Program: CT DOT
CTDOT provides grants of up to $5,000 for active transportation safety and encouragement programs. Applications are solicited quarterly and should be sent to the SCCOG by the 20th of: March, June, September and December and grants are awarded subject to funding availability on a non-competitive basis. Eligible entities, Municipalities, Schools, School Districts and CT 501(c)3 Non-profit organizations may apply up to two times per calendar year but may not have concurrent grants open. Eligible items include pedestrian and bicycle safety programs, training, events and non-infrastructure capital purchases (ex. bike lights, safety vests, bicycles, adaptive cycles).
*November 2024 update: CTDOT will not be soliciting applications for December as grant funds have been spent down. CTDOT is updating the (May 2024) Program Guidelines prior to the next solicitation.
Senior and Disabled Transportation Municipal Grant Program: CT DOT
Also known as the “Municipal Grant Program”. Matching funds are available to all municipalities, or through coordinating agencies such as a transit district, to provide transportation services for senior and disabled persons.
Local Road Accident Reduction Program (LRARP): CT DOT
Provides funding for low-cost safety improvements to local roads.
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ): Federal Highway Administration
Funds a wide range of projects that addresses traffic congestion and air quality, including transit facility improvements, bicycle paths, and alternative-fuel vehicle purchases.
Local Bridge Program: Federal Highway Administration and CT DOT
Complementary State and Federal programs provide funding to replace, remove, or reconstruct existing bridges that are structurally inadequate or functionally obsolete.
Community Connectivity Program: CT DOT
Provides assistance for conducting Road Safety Audits of priority pedestrian and bicycle corridors and intersections, as well as funding for capital improvements that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program: Federal Highway Administration
Primarily intended for bicycle and pedestrian projects.