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

Q: When is the deadline for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program (OH) - Infrastructure Projects Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Ohio Department of Transportation

Foundation Transportation Grants Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to US $500,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program in Ohio provides funding and resources to promote walking and biking to school for K-12 students. Annually funded at $5 million, it supports infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects to enhance safety and accessibility. Eligible infrastructure projects include construction near schools, with a maximum limit of $500,000. Non-infrastructure activities, such as educational programs, can receive funding up to $120,000 for two years, encouraging community engagement in safe travel practices.

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 Non-infrastructure Projects grant page.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program - 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.