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Transportation Enhancements
The Northeast Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership will begin soliciting for FY 2015 Enhancement projects in August 2010. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Enhancements workshop on September 15, 2010 to learn more about the program. Please click HERE for more details.
There are two required steps to apply for FY 2015 Enhancement funding. First is the completion of a pre-application which is available by clicking HERE. The pre-application is due on November 1, 2010. Qualifying applicants who submit a pre-application will receive a final application by November 12, 2010. The final application is due December 17, 2010.
The Northeast Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership will begin soliciting for FY 2015 Enhancement projects in August 2010. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Enhancements workshop on September 15, 2010 to learn more about the program. Please click HERE for more details.
There are two required steps to apply for FY 2015 Enhancement funding. First is the completion of a pre-application which is available by clicking HERE. The pre-application is due on November 1, 2010. Qualifying applicants who submit a pre-application will receive a final application by November 12, 2010. The final application is due December 17, 2010.
| 1. What are Transportation Enhancements?
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Transportation Enhancements (referred to as simply “Enhancements”) are a category of transportation projects that are eligible for federal funding under the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU). Enhancements’ projects are defined as transportation-related activities that are designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the Nation’s intermodal transportation system. The program provides funding for the implementation of a variety of projects ranging from bike and pedestrian facilities, to restoration of historic transportation facilities, to landscaping and scenic beautification.
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| 2. Who can apply for Enhancement Funding?
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| Only eligible applicants can apply for funding. Eligible applicants include counties, cities over 5,000 people, state agencies, Native American Tribes, and Regional Development Commissions. If an entity such as a township or non-profit organization would like to submit a proposal, then the entity must have an eligible applicant sponsor the proposal. |
| 3. How much money is available?
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| The maximum amount that each project can request in a given grant cycle is $500,000. There is also a minimum amount of $50,000. |
| 4. Is there a local match that is required?
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| Yes. A 20% match of the requested funds is required. The local matching funds must be non-federal funds. |
| 5. When is the next Grant cycle?
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| The next grant cycle will begin in August 2010 and applicants will be notified in April 2011. Funds for the next grant cycle are technically available on October 1, 2014; however, funding can be advanced if the project is ready and the required paperwork has been submitted to Mn/DOT. |
| 6. Who reviews and evaluates applications?
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| The Northeast Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership (ATP), a board of elected officials, state agency representatives, and transportation experts, is responsible for identifying projects to receive federal funds. The ATP has appointed an Enhancements Task Force that reviews the Enhancements applications. This committee makes recommendations to the ATP. |
| 7. Is the review process competitive?
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| Yes. Approximately $1,500,000 is available for Enhancements in Northeast Minnesota (this includes the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, and St. Louis) per year. Over the past years, the ATP has been able to fund about one-third of submitted proposals. |
| 8. How do I get more information?
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If you have any questions regarding the Enhancements Program, please feel free to contact: Bryan Anderson, ARDC Principal Transportation Planner Phone: (218) 529-7529 or 1-800-232-0707 E-mail: banderson@ardc.org |
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