Downtown Transportation Fund and Clean Water Funding Applications Available
The Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $3,600,000 in Downtown Transportation Fund Grants (DTF) to support revitalization efforts in Designated Downtowns and eligible Designated Village Centers. The maximum grant amount is $200,000 with a 20% match requirement.
Eligibility for Designated Village Centers
The Downtown Transportation Fund has expanded eligibility to Designated Village Centers that have participated in the Better Connections Program administered by the Vermont Agency of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Community Development and Designated Village Centers within Chittenden County that have completed a comprehensive downtown/village center/community area planning process with public input, comparable to the Better Connections Program. See the program application for a full list of eligible municipalities.
Additional Clean Water Funding Available:
The Downtown Transportation Fund (DTF) has additional funding from the State of Vermont’s Clean Water Budget, sourced from the Clean Water Fund for projects that incorporate eligible storm water components including planning, engineering, design and implementation. The maximum grant amount is $200,000 with a 20% match requirement.
The Clean Water Fund supports projects that plan for and implement stormwater management practices that help improve water quality by reducing water pollution, such as phosphorus and sediment, caused by stormwater runoff and erosion. Examples of eligible clean water projects can be found on the Department of Environmental Conservation Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) web page. The Vermont Green Streets Guide is a resource to help you plan, design and maintain your clean water project.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Please allow time for preliminary Historic Preservation Review of your project as part of the application process.
See the 2023 Downtown Transportation Fund and Clean Water Initiative Funding guidance and applications for complete details of the programs.
Please contact Gary Holloway, the Downtown Program Manager at 802-522-2444 if you have questions or need assistance. Applicants are strongly encouraged to set up a preapplication meeting to discuss project ideas.
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Learn more about how Downtown Transportation Fund investments can transform your downtown at our blog post.
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