Jibe Transportation Improvement Grant (TIG) Program

Jibe Transportation Improvement Grant Program

Grants to fund sustainable transportation options and reduce solo car trips in North Natomas. Funds are awarded as reimbursement upon project completion.

Geographic Scope: North Natomas, Sacramento, CA only

Funding Focus Areas:

• Employee bike share programs
• Transit subsidy programs
• Bike racks
• Incentives for pedestrians and cyclists
• Walkways and crosswalks
• Art projects designed to foster active transportation
• EV charging stations
• Other projects that foster transportation behaviors enhancing the community through advocacy, programs, placemaking, education, or services

Eligibility

• Business owners, commercial property owners, or property managers in North Natomas
• Must own, operate, or manage a business in North Natomas that employs people in the Sacramento region
• Must be able to approve and enact the project on behalf of the employer or organization
• Responsible for 10% grant match requirement
• Multi-level marketing and home-based businesses are excluded

Funding Details

• Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per project annually
• Match Requirement: 10% grant match required
• Reimbursement: Funds are awarded as reimbursement upon project completion (not retroactive)
• Frequency: Only $10,000 per project per year
• One Application Per Project: Applicants may only submit one application per project

What Will NOT Be Funded

• Retroactive funding (projects already completed)
• Projects that are a condition for building approval or a TMP (Transportation Management Plan) requirement
• Projects from multi-level marketing or home-based businesses

Requirements

• All proposed infrastructure projects must be approved by property managers/owners
• All grant recipients must complete Jibe's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide information about the proposed project
• Applicants must demonstrate ability to pay 10% match
• Not all applications will be funded

Contact Information

Phone: (916) 419-9955
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm (Closed 12:00–1:00 pm for Lunch)

Application Process

1. Review Guidelines: Ensure you have reviewed Jibe's program guidelines at https://jibe.org/work/tig-program-guidelines/
2. Complete Online Application: Submit via the online form with the following information:

Required Information

Applicant Contact Information:

• Contact Name
• Title
• Organization
• Address
• City, State, Zip
• Phone Number
• Email
• Confirmation: "I am the owner/operator of this business or can speak on behalf of the owner" (Yes/No)
• If not owner/operator, explain

Project Contact Information:

• Contact Name
• Title
• Phone
• Email

Project Details:

• Project Location/Address
• Indicate if project supports remote work or has multiple locations

Narrative Questions:

• Project Goals & Objectives: List the goals and objectives of the proposed project. Explain the positive impact your project will have on your employees or customers and their transportation behaviors.
• Project Milestones: Describe your plan for project implementation by listing key milestones and target dates (Action/Target Date pairs)

Budget Information:

• Detailed project budget
• Funding sources (checkboxes with options)
• Grant request amount
• Other funding sources (list source and amount)
• Match amount (10% of Jibe grant)

Verification:

• Answer security questions: "What color is the sky? (4 letters)" and "What letter comes after 'B' in the alphabet?"

Submission

• Submit completed application online
• You may save a partially completed application and return later
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