The Thriving Communities Program (TCP) is a technical assistance and capacity building program to support disadvantaged, rural, and tribal communities. Communities that have been adversely or disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health policy outcomes will be offered the opportunity to apply for funding to receive technical tools and organizational capacity to compete for federal aid and deliver quality infrastructure projects.
Capacity Builder Teams will provide "deep-dive technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities across the U.S. to help ensure these communities have the technical tools and organizational capacity to comprehensively plan for and deliver quality infrastructure projects and community development projects that enable their communities and neighborhoods to thrive" (U.S. DOT Thriving Communities Program Website).
See CRCOG's Summary for more information, including a list of municipalities that may benefit from this program and the technical assistance it offers.
U.S. DOT expects to award $22M through a total of nine awards with up to five awards for each of the two different types of cooperative agreements:
- TCP-National Capacity Builder (TCP-N), with award amounts projected to be $4-5 million each.
- TCP-Regional Capacity Builder (TCP-R), with awards amounts projected to be $1-2 million each.
There is no cost share or matching required. USDOT will enter into a cooperative agreement with successful applicants, and will fund up to 100% of eligible costs through a monthly reimbursement model.
Submit grant applications via Grants.gov before the application deadline.
Communities interested in receiving no-cost support and technical assistance from National Capacity Builder Team(s) must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) via DOT's fillable webform by 4:59 p.m. (ET) November 15, 2023.
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