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Funding Amounts

$1 million has been allocated for the Sidewalks and Trails Grant program in 2024. Communities can receive up to $2,000 per beneficiary up to $650,000 (<5,000 population) and $800,000 (>5,000 population). Administrative costs are limited to $25,000.

Qualifying Projects

This program funds projects to increase community engagement, health, connectedness and vibrancy in communities. Eligible expenses include:

• Construction of new sidewalks and trails. Specifically, activities that connect residents to services, community centers, schools and recreational areas.
• Installation of benches and resting areas along the walkway.
• Engineering and architectural costs and fees.
• Administration costs for grant funds.

Selection Criteria

Grant applications are evaluated for funding based on project need, readiness, impact, sustainability and matching funds source and availability.

Key considerations include:

• Demonstrating that alternative solutions were examined to address the need.
• Projects that leverage local match amounts of 50% of the total costs will score higher.
• At least 51% of all program participants must meet LMI (low-to-moderate income) requirements – which is at or below 80% of the Average Median Income for the county in which the family resides.
• Communities who have not been awarded a CDBG Grant in the annual competition within the last five years in Housing, Community Facilities, or Water and Sewer will receive 10 bonus points on their application rating.
• 10 bonus points will be awarded if at least 10% of local match comes from other private sources such as foundations (not bonds or state and federal agencies).
• Download grant guidelines for more information on program requirements.