Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program - Non-infrastructure Projects (OH) Grant

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program in Ohio offers funding and support for non-infrastructure projects aimed at encouraging K-12 students to walk or bike to school. With an annual budget of $5 million, it funds activities like education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation. Reimbursement for eligible costs can reach up to $120,000 for two-year projects, promoting safety and accessibility around schools. This initiative helps foster healthier transportation choices for students.

NOTE: Safe Routs to School projects can be submitted for funding if they are identified as some kind of ODOT-approved plan.
Here is the Infrastructure Projects grant page.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program - Non-infrastructure Projects (OH)
The Safe Routes to School program provides resources, technical assistance and project funding to encourage and enable students in grades K-12 to walk or ride their bike to school. A comprehensive approach to SRTS includes both infrastructure and non-infrastructure countermeasures and programs.
This program is funded at $5 million annually for projects in 5 categories:

• Engineering, Encouragement, Education, Enforcement and Evaluation.
• Funds are available for:

Infrastructure Projects:Infrastructure projects within two miles of schools serving K-12 students. ODOT will reimburse up to 100% of eligible costs for all phases, including preliminary engineering, detailed design, right-of-way, construction, and construction engineering. Project limit: $500,000.
Non-infrastructure Projects:Non-infrastructure activities such as education, encouragement, enforcement or evaluation. Non-infrastructure funding may be requested for assistance with the development of plans. ODOT will reimburse up to 100% of eligible costs for items such as training and materials, program supplies, small safety and education incentives, and public awareness campaigns. Project limit: $60,000 or $120,000 for a two-year project.