Working on Wellness Environments
Working on Wellness Environments (WOW-E) is a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension multidisciplinary community development program

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

The SS4A program supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy and our goal of zero roadway deaths. 

FY23 NOFO Is Open, Now through July 10, 2023

The fiscal year (FY) 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants is now open through July 10, 2023. 

The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Monday, July 10, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. For details, more information, and applicant guidance:

Award announcements are expected to be made by late 2023.

In FY22, USDOT awarded $800 million in over 500 communities through the first round of SS4A funding. View all of the SS4A 2022 Awards.

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To read visit https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A

TxDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set Aside funding open

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TxDOT 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-aside (TA) program call opened on December 2, 2022. Step 1 of the application is due January 27, 2023. Projects eligible for this funding source must focus on improving safety, access, or mobility for people of all ages and abilities; construct segments identified as part of the Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails network; improving access to or between existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities and public transportation; or enhance bicycle and pedestrian access and safety to school-related destinations. Proposed projects may be located on state-maintained roadway right-of-way (on-system) or along on- or off-street property owned by the project sponsor (off-system).

The TxDOT bicycle and pedestrian grant and funding webpage has the complete list of project materials and technical assistance tools for application development. 

“This Call for Projects features a two-step application process.  The Preliminary Application (Step 1) provides high-level proposed project information to determine eligibility and funding opportunities.  Following successful completion of Step 1, a Detailed Application (Step 2) provides more comprehensive project information. This two-step approach is intended to enhance the quality of project applications and to foster communication between prospective project sponsors and TxDOT District staff.  Both steps must be completed for a project to be considered for funding under this program call.”

Here is the primary link to the funding source: https://www.txdot.gov/business/grants-and-funding/bicycle-pedestrian-local-federal-funding-programs.html