Current and Upcoming State and Federal Grant Opportunities for Cities
July 22, 2024
Federal Grant Funding
- The Federal Transit Administration’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning provides funding to local communities to integrate land use and transportation planning. Applications for the current round of funding are due July 22, 2024.
- USDOT’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program is currently accepting applications for FY 2024. The purpose of the grant program is to reconnect communities previously cut off from economic opportunities by transportation infrastructure. Applications are due September 30, 2024.
- The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is accepting applications for its Safer Outcomes program, which provides funds for de-escalation and crisis response for law enforcement officers and support personnel. Applications are due July 30, 2024.
- Applications are now open for a historic $1.3 billion funding opportunity for electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure in urban areas. The Federal Highway Administration is also hosting two upcoming webinars on June 6 and June 11. The application deadline is August 28, 2024.
- The U.S. Dept of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program is now accepting applications. Grants are available to cut carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. Application deadline is October 31, 2024.
- The US Dept. of Energy released a 2nd round of funding for its Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation grants, which prioritize collaboration among state and local partners to update and modernize local building and zoning codes in ways that increase energy efficiency. Up to $90 million will be awarded.
- The US Department of Transportation has opened up applications for its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. Planning and demonstration grants are being awarded in 3 waves, with the final deadline on August 29, 2024. We have heard from our partners in DC that if cities have not yet received an SS4A award, they are *very* likely to receive an award if they apply this year.
State Grant Funding
Climate and Pollution Reduction
- The OH Dept of Development’s Renewable Energy and Grid Resilience Program is accepting applications for projects that will reduce energy consumption by at least 15% in cities and other public entities.
- For information about current and upcoming state and federal climate and clean energy grant opportunities, please visit the Infrastructure Grant Assistance Program (IGAP) page hosted by our partner Power a Clean Future Ohio. PCFO members can get free technical assistance in preparing grant application materials through IGAP.
Housing
- The Ohio Dept. of Development’s Homeless Crisis Response Program and Housing Assistance Grant Program award funding on a ongoing regional basis. Click the links for more information.
Economic Development
- The next round of applications for the Ohio Opportunity Zone Tax Credit Program is open now.
- The Department of Development is now accepting proposals for the All Ohio Future Fund. The purpose is to support local communities with site-readiness and preparation to attract economic development opportunities.
Public Safety
- The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) has a new grants management database with links to all of its open grant programs.
- The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services will begin accepting applications for another round of funding through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program in summer 2024. The JAG program is designed to fund both law enforcement and non-law enforcement initiatives to prevent and reduce crime. This is, for example, a funding source for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and crisis response programs.
- The State’s Grade Crossing Elimination Program provides $100 million to assist Ohio communities in competing for grade crossing elimination grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. The federal program is expected to open for grant applications again this fall, so now is the right time to seek assistance in designing a competitive federal grant.
- The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services is accepting applications for grants to reduce the impact of the use and misuse of opioids, stimulants, and other substances. Grants should support the development, expansion, or enhancement of substance use deflection and pre-arrest diversion programs. This money comes from a federal grant through the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).
Ohio Water Development Authority Loan Programs
- The OWDA offers a variety of programs that provide low-cost loans to local governments to address water infrastructure, coastal erosion, dams, and distressed watersheds. More information here.