ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota
communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding for
local projects that enhance transportation goals, according to the Minnesota
Department of Transportation.
A total of $7.5 million is available through the
Transportation Alternatives solicitation.
The funding is for Greater Minnesota communities, schools
and regional agencies to fund pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic
preservation, Scenic Byways and Safe Routes to School programs.
The Metropolitan
Council conducts a biennial solicitation for the seven-county Twin
Cities Metro Area applications.
To apply, applicants must submit a letter of intent
describing the key components of their project by Oct. 31. A regional
representative will contact applicants to help review the project proposal,
determine eligibility and outline the steps necessary for delivering a
federally funded project. The full application is due Jan. 13, 2017. Grant
recipients will be announced April 17, 2017.
Last year, 21 local communities received Transportation
Alternatives grants totaling more than $7.6 million.
