GRANTS to Build Greenways
Enhancement Grants
The Federal Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) has funded more than $140 million in grants for distribution by TDOT to 150 communities (including Hendersonville). Funds build sidewalks, bike and pedestrian trails, and renovate historic train depots and other transportation related structures. The goal of these projects are to improve access and provide a better quality of life.
Deadline for 2007 submittals, November 1, 2006 at 4 p.m. Tools are
-Eligible Activities (Note: the more of these eligible activities that our grant application addresses the higher our score for obtaining funding.
For more information visit the National Transportation Enhancement Clearinghouse.
Funding Sources for Greenway Projects
The greenway funding opportunities are applicable to organizations and agencies throughout the U.S. that are seeking funding. The most common method for funding greenways is to combine local, public sector and private sector funds with funds from state, federal and additional private-sector sources. Many communities involved with greenway implementation are choosing to leverage local money as a match for outside funding sources, in essence multiplying their resources. You can find an in-depth list of sources at Project for Public Spaces, Asheville Greenways Master Plan,
Issue is - timing is now.
Tennessee sets aside 1% of highway funds for alternative transportation. Last year it was $17M and this year $19M. We awarded 66 grants to about 50% of those that applied. Competiton is growing as cities recognize value of greenways. State policy is all new road construction or improvements will have bike paths.
