Updated 2-25-20: At upcoming workshops in April, May, and June, ODOT staff will present a program overview and answer questions about this funding and resource opportunity. The presentation will cover things like timeline, eligibility, proposal selection process and priorities, match requirements, and proposal development tips. Who should attend? Representatives from cities, counties, tribes, transit agencies, and public schools.

• 3/10: JOHN DAY 1:00-2:30pm, 415 Patterson Bridge Rd
• 3/19: PORTLAND 2:00-3:30pm, 123 NW Flanders St 
• 4/8: ROSEBURG 9:30-11:00am, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd
• 4/9: BROOKINGS 2:30-4:00pm, 412 Alder
• 4/24: EUGENE 1:00-2:30pm, 99 E. Broadway 
• 5/4: ONLINE WEBINAR 11:00-12:30pm, RSVP to leeanne.fergason@odot.state.or.us
• 5/19: SALEM 3:00-4:30pm, 100 High Street SE
• 5/21: PORTLAND 3:30-5:00pm, 1120 SW 5th Ave 
• 6/4: BEND 10:00-11:30, 799 SW Columbia

Get ready for the next round of funding for Oregon Safe Routes to School Infrastructure projects! The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will again be accepting applications for the SRTS Competitive Infrastructure Grant program later this year. Additionally, the Rapid Response Grant Program is open and accepting applications on a continual basis in 2020. ODOT has released an anticipated timeline for the competitive grant solicitation:

• April 1 - June 15: soliciting “Letters of Intent” (required for construction grants).
• June 1- August 31: soliciting application (required for construction grants and planning assistance request).
• By end of 2020: new grantees will be notified.

ODOT will also be hosting a series of workshops throughout Oregon, as well as a webinar offering more in-depth information on SRTS Infrastructure funding.  We’ll circulate workshop dates and locations as more information becomes available. Visit the official ODOT pages for more information on each Oregon SRTS Infrastructure program:

• SRTS Competitive Infrastructure Grant Program
• SRTS Project Identification Program
• Rapid Response Grant Program

thinking of applying for an Oregon SRTS Grant this year? The Safe Routes Partnership wants to help!

We may be able to provide technical assistance to help your agency in meeting grant requirements. Our team can provide support in clarifying grant criteria, providing proposal development tips, and reviewing your application. Please reach out to our regional network team to inquire about technical assistance to support your application – contact us today!