Certain Links May Be Found More Than Once Throughout the Follow Categories Depending On

Certain links may be found more than once throughout the follow categories depending on funding/grant guidelines.

Transportation and Mobility
the following sources provide funding for projects and initiatives that seek to improve transportation in communities, which will in turn enhance community livability by helping communities members get around. Click the links below to explore federal, state/regional, and private funding sources that could greatly impact your community projects and make your community a more livable place for residents of all ages.

Federal Funding Sources:

· TIGER Grants: http://www.dot.gov/tiger : The Department of Transportation awards $500 million in transportation grants to various transportation initiatives around the country. Each year, they post their TIGER Awards: http://www.dot.gov/tiger/2012-tiger-awards in order for others to view which types of transportation programs receive TIGER funding.

· Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative - TLCI Planning Grant Program: http://www.noaca.org/tlciplangrant.html : provides federal funding for communities to conduct planning of transportation improvements that make communities more livable or explore innovative design concepts through a community-based planning process.

· Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities (5310): http://fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3556.html : provides funding to states for nonprofit groups and organizations that work to meet the transportation needs of older adults and persons with disabilities. States are the direct recipients and apportion funds among local nonprofit organizations.

· The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) offers several grant programs under two categories: programs based on population and discretionary. This site lists links to both, as well as a webinar and PDF link to understanding those programs: http://fta.dot.gov/grants/12305.html

· The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers a number of government grants to states to help defray transportation costs in the context of livability initiatives. These include: the Surface Transportation Program (STP), Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program (Transit Grants for Mid- and Large Urban Areas), Non-urbanized Area Formula Grant Program (Transit Grants for Rural and Small Urban Areas), Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Program, and many more: http://www.dot.gov/livability/grants-programs

· FTA Livable Communities Initiative: http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/Building_Livable_Communities.pdf : provides funding for projects that work to strengthen the link between community planning and transit planning and make communities more livable by improving personal mobility, transportation system performance, and quality of life in communities.

· DOT Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Program: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tcsp/index.html : program that provides funding for states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments and tribal governments implementing projects that improve the efficiency of the transportation system of the U.S., reduce environmental impacts of transportation, reduce the need for future costly public infrastructure investments, ensure efficient access to employment, services, and centers of trade, and identify strategies to encourage private sector development that support these goals.

· Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/saferoutes/ : this program funds a variety of community projects and initiatives that make walking and bicycling to school safer. Such projects include building safer street crossings and programs that encourage children and parents to walk or bike to school.

· The Federal Highway Administration http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ funds transportation initiatives in the context of livability and highway improvement and/or design.

· Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program: http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13094_6106.html : established to reduce vehicle congestion in and around national parks and other federal lands. Offers funding for alternative transportation systems like shuttle busses, rail connections, and bicycle trails.

· Surface Transportation Program: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/safetealu/factsheets/stp.htm : this program provides flexible funding for state or locality projects on any Federal-aid highway including bridge projects on any public road, transit capital projects and any intracity or intercity bus facilities.

· High Risk Rural Roads Program: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/safetealu/memos/memo051906.cfm this program is available for all state projects that will reduce pedestrian fatalities by improving road infrastructure in rural communities.

· Rural Transit Assistance Program: http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3554.html : this program provides funding to assist in the design and implementation of training and technical projects tailored to meet the needs of transit operators in nonurbanized areas.

· National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse: http://www.enhancements.org/Stateprofile.asp : this resource provides information on state-specific project selections to demonstrate how Transportation Enhancement Program funds have been distributed among state departments of transportation. (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_enhancements/guidance/te_provision.cfm)

· Metropolitan and Statewide Planning Program: http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3563.html : The projects funded through this program support comprehensive and continuous planning for making transportation investment decisions in metropolitan areas and statewide. Such projects support the economic development of the metropolitan area, increase safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users, increase mobility and accessibility for people, promote energy conservation and improve quality of life, and promote connectivity between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development plans.

· Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Program: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tcsp/index.html : This program provides funding through the Federal Highway Administration for projects and initiatives that integrate transportation, community, and system preservation plans and practices to improve community livability by improving transportation system efficiency, reducing environmental impacts of transportation systems, and examining community development patterns and identify strategies to encourage private sector development patterns.

State Funding Sources:

· Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP) http://www.dot.state.al.us/adweb/ATRIP.html funds projects designed to improve transportation infrastructure, of particular concern for planners. This report demonstrates the types of funding projects through this program: http://www.dot.state.al.us/adweb/doc/ATRIP%20Round%201%20Announcement.pdf.

· Safe Streets to Transit (SSTT): http://www.nj.gov/transportation/business/localaid/safe.shtm : this New Jersey program offers state funding for counties and municipalities that are working to improve pedestrian infrastructure to and from public transit facilities.

· The Bullitt Foundation: http://bullitt.org/grant-history/alaska-center-for-the-environment provides funding for Alaska Transportation Projects.

· Tribal Transportation Funds are available from the FTA under certain states. One example is in Alaska: http://bullitt.org/grant-history/alaska-center-for-the-environment

· Alaska Transit offers “Non-Urban Formula Grants” to applicants: http://www.dot.alaska.gov/transit/pt_funding-5311.shtml

· Alaska RTAP (Rural Transportation Assistance Program) funding is available for transportation projects: http://www.dot.alaska.gov/transit/pt_funding-5311.shtml

· The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) funds projects for the construction of trails and trail support facilities: http://www.arkansashighways.com/recreational_trails.aspx

· OneBayArea Grant (OBAG) Program: http://www.mtc.ca.gov/funding/onebayarea/ : funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, this program integrates the region’s federal transportation program with California’s Climate law and the Sustainable Communities Strategy.

· Major Moves Program: http://www.in.gov/indot/files/10_majormoves.pdf : this program is a fully-funded production program for transportation expansion and preservation projects throughout the State of Indiana. Program funding is dedicated to both state and local transportation projects.

· Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in Hennepin County, MN: http://www.hennepin.us/portal/site/HennepinUS/menuitem.b1ab75471750e40fa01dfb47ccf06498/?vgnextoid=665fb42321ff5210VgnVCM20000048114689RCRD : this program has awarded over $17 million in urban and suburban TOD projects in Hennepin County that support the redevelopment or new construction of infrastructure to enhance transit usage in the community.

· Florida Scenic Highways Program is combining with others to promote Livability: http://www.floridascenichighways.com/program/2011/04/proposed-national-scenic-byways-program-consolidation-into-livability-program/. “Eligible activities that apply specifically to Scenic Byways will include but are not limited to the planning, design, and/or development of: activities that maintain and improve scenic byways; or projects that improve the human environment through community preservation, environmental mitigation, control of outdoor advertising, and historic and archeological preservation, planning, and research.”

· There are a number of Metropolitan Planning Organizations that provide a number of localized funding options for highway and transit initiatives: http://www.bts.gov/external_links/government/metropolitan_planning_organizations.html

· Tennessee offers Delta Regional Authority Grants for west Tennessee areas looking to enhance transportation, public and business infrastructure: http://www.tn.gov/ecd/CD_delta_reg_grant.html

Private Funding Sources:

· The Rockefeller Foundation http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/ provides funds under the category of “Urbanization” for livable community and transportation initiatives.

· The Silicon Valley Community Foundation provides grant monies for regional housing and transportation planning: http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/content/grants#regional

Housing
the organizations listed below provide funding for community initiatives that will improve housing options, making the community a more livable place for all residents. Click the links below to learn more about funding options from federal, state/regional, and private sources that could greatly impact your community projects and initiatives.

Federal Funding Sources:

· The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a variety of housing grants for livability initiatives. Available funding guidelines and grants can be found here: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/grants/fundsavail

· Community Challenge Programs (HUD-DOT) http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities/HUD-DOT_Community_Challenge_Grants are awarding up to $40 million in livability and sustainability funds for livability initiatives. This is a joint venture partnership under the new Partnership for Sustainable Communities, which is an “interagency collaboration” created in 2009 to have coordinated efforts between HUD, DOT and the EPA. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2010/HUDNo.10-242.

· Smart Growth Grants http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/national_funding.htm are available through the EPA. Grant opportunities include housing and community development initiatives.

· Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are available through federal HUD funding to local in-state initiatives. One example is within the Arizona Department of Housing: http://www.azhousing.gov/ShowPage.aspx?ID=21&CID=11

· Non-Entitlement CDBG Grants in Hawaii: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/communitydevelopment/programs/smallcities : this program a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation and public facilities rehab projects to improve communities and aid in the prevention of slums.

State Funding Sources:

· The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona: http://cfsaz.org/nonprofits/grants/ offers grants like livability projects that strengthen communities.

· Residential Emergency Services to Offer (Home) Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) Program: http://www.nyshcr.org/Programs/RESTORE/ : provides funding for not-for-profit corporations and municipalities in the State of New York to pay for the cost of emergency repairs to eliminate hazardous conditions in homes owned by the elderly when the homeowners cannot afford to make the repairs in a timely fashion.

· Grantwatch Colorado: http://colorado.grantwatch.com/ lists state and city grant options under a variety of topics within the State of Colorado. Most notable are the Capital Funding, Community Service Coordination, Housing, and Transportation. Each topic lists award grants for specific programs. Unfortunately, access to archives is pendant on subscribing.

· The Florida Neighborhood Stabilization Program http://www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/assistance-for-governments-and-organizations/neighborhood-stabilization-program is one example of state funding for the renovation of housing areas under their Community Planning and Development site: http://www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/assistance-for-governments-and-organizations listing state resources for livability projects, including the Front Porch Florida Initiative: http://www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/assistance-for-governments-and-organizations/front-porch-florida-initiative

Private Funding Sources:

· The MacArthur Foundation http://www.macfound.org/ supports a variety of social causes, most notably community and economic development, as well as housing initiatives.

· The Saint Paul Foundation: http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org/ : Featured by the Partners for Livable Communities and others, the Saint Paul Foundation funds initiatives centered mainly in Minnesota for five areas: Housing and Mobility Choices, Health Care, Human Services and Family Support, Excellent Quality of Life, Education and Economic Opportunity and Security. Many of their initiatives are featured in a video series entitled, Non-Profits to Know: https://www.mnpartners.org/nonprofits_to_know/?__utma=1.1695975433.1350651227.1350651227.1350651227.1&__utmb=1.4.10.1350651227&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1350651227.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org/&__utmv=-&__utmk=140482099

· The Kresge Foundation http://www.kresge.org/programs/community-development provides funds for Community Development initiatives, including urban revitalization and housing.

· The Anne E. Casey Foundation funds neighborhood planning/revitalization programs like under their Responsible Redevelopment initiative: http://www.aecf.org/OurWork/CommunityChange/FAMILIESCOUNT/ResponsibleRedevelopment.aspx

· The Harvest Foundation: http://www.theharvestfoundation.org/ : seeks to improve the quality of life of residents living in Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia. The Harvest Foundation supports programs and organizations that work on livable and walkable community initiatives. (community vitality)

· The General Service Foundation http://www.generalservice.org is a private foundation that provides grants to states for community building. For a list of 2012 grants through May: http://www.generalservice.org/2012%20Colorado%20Grants%2001-01-2012%20to%2005-15-2012.pdf , most notably those that are specific to economic development and housing, for which a case can be made for livability projects.

· Patagonia Environmental Grants Program: http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2927 : The Patagonia Environmental Grants Program funds environmental initiatives including LEED Certification for housing projects, the reduction of environmental impact through new housing initiatives, and in renovation projects like The Firehouse (http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=15586)

· The William Penn Foundation http://www.williampennfoundation.org/ecWhatWeFund.aspx funds community competitive and livability initiatives in the areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

· The Rockefeller Foundation http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/ provides funds under the category of “Urbanization” for livable community and transportation initiatives.

· Bloomberg Philanthropies is offering $9,000,000 in prizes for the mayors challenge, which involves local livable community initiatives to improve city life: http://mayorschallenge.bloomberg.org/

· The Silicon Valley Community Foundation provides grant monies for regional housing and transportation planning: http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/content/grants#regional

· Surdna Foundation: http://www.surdna.org/ : provides grants to projects that foster sustainable communities in the United States. (Ex. CCRP)

Planning and Land Use

The funding sources provided in this section offer funding opportunities for community planning and land use projects that aim to improve community livability and walkability. Thus, making communities more age-friendly for all residents. Click the links below to explore federal, state/regional, and private funding sources for your planning and land use community project.

Federal Funding Sources:

· The EPA Grants and Fellowship Information: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/grants.htm : The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a number of grants for community and environmental initiatives throughout the country. This site lists the types of EPA grants and subject headings from which local governments and city planners can apply for funding.

· HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities/sustainable_communities_regional_planning_grants : supports metropolitan and multijurisdictional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments in a manner that empowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of: (1) economic competitiveness and revitalization; (2) social equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity; (3) energy use and climate change; and (4) public health and environmental impact.