As part of the NCRPC’s Thriving Communities designation by the Department of Transportation, we have a small allocation of funding to assist communities in funding a preliminary engineering report (PER) for a transportation, water or sewer project. PER preparation for transportation projects will be highest priority. Interested communities should reply on or before January 8, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for these Funds: Priority for communities less than 500 population, have a poverty level above the state average, have not received a state/federal grant in the last 3 years and/or are LMI eligible.
We anticipate that we will make 5 or 6 awards for approximately half of the cost of the PER. This is an outstanding opportunity for communities to have a PER prepared for a reduced cost so that they are ready to prepare for grant funds later this year.
Awards will be made based on type of project – transportation will score higher than water and sewer. Similarly, communities that meet more of the above eligibility criteria above and/or that have a higher poverty level, LMI level or lower population, will also score higher.
If your community is interested AND meets the eligibility criteria, on or before January 8, 2025, email Deb Ohlde, NCRPC Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives (communitydevelopmentadvisor@ncrpc.org). In the email, be sure to include the following:
- Community name
- Type of project you are interested in pursuing
- Best contact person including email and phone number
We look forward to helping you take the first step in making your project a reality.
