CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant Grant

The CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant program supports local initiatives aimed at promoting safer and healthier transportation options. By offering small grants to communities, schools, and organizations, it encourages projects that enhance walking and biking, improve safety, and raise awareness of active transportation. This initiative is crucial as it helps reduce traffic congestion, enhances air quality, and promotes healthier lifestyles, ultimately fostering vibrant and connected communities across Connecticut.

Note:1) Eligible applicants are to submit their applications to their Councils of Goverment (COGs). 2) COGs will submit a list of applications to the Department on a quarterly basis on the following dates:

• Quarter 1: March 27, 2026
• Quarter 2: June 26, 2026
• Quarter 3: September 25, 2026
• Quarter 4: December 18, 2026
• Connecticut Department of Transportation
• We're responsible for Connecticut’s major transportation systems, including their maintenance, planning, engineering, and construction.
• Our Mission
• "Improving Lives Through Transportation"

“Improving Lives Through Transportation” is a broad initiative that is meant to encompass multiple audiences and scenarios. Internally, it entails upholding all the values that CTDOT stands for, fostering a supportive, respectful, and successful environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally.
Program Overview
The Active Transportation Micro-Grant Program is an initiative by the CTDOT designed to support local efforts in promoting safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for everyone. It provides small grants to communities, schools, and organizations to fund projects that encourage walking and biking, improve safety, and foster awareness around active transportation. Examples include bike racks, safety education, community events, and safety material.
Why is it important? Active transportation plays a key role in creating vibrant, connected communities. By supporting these grassroots efforts, the program helps reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthier lifestyles, while making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. This program empowers local initiatives to make a real difference—one project at a time.