The FY 2023 Thriving Communities Program Is Now Open!
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THE FY 2023 THRIVING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN
DOT is now accepting applications for its FY 2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP)! The TCP will provide up to $22 million in funding for Capacity Builders to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to disadvantaged and under-resourced communities across the U.S. to help them advance the transformative transportation projects needed to thrive. This year’s program includes a pilot to fund State and Regional TCP activities. In addition, local, Tribal, and regional governments along with their community partners are invited to submit a Letter of Interest to receive no-cost tailored technical assistance for a two-year period as well as three years of facilitated peer learning opportunities.
DOT is hosting an overview webinar for all interested applicants
on September 15 at 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET.
REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND THE WEBINAR!
Are You Interested In Providing Support To Communities? Apply To The Notice Of Funding Opportunity
TCP funds organizations ("Capacity Builders") to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to disadvantaged and under-resourced communities, enabling them to advance transportation projects that support community-driven economic development, health, environment, mobility, and access goals.
For FY 2023, DOT is offering two Capacity Builder opportunities under a single NOFO. Applications for both opportunities are due via Grants.gov by 4:59 p.m. (ET) November 28, 2023.
Thriving Communities National Program Capacity Builder Program
For the Thriving Communities National Capacity Builder Program (TCP-N), DOT is seeking applications from teams that want to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to communities across the country.
- This is a teaming opportunity for non-profit organizations, philanthropic entities, and other partners, including academic institutions or private sector organizations, with demonstrated experience developing and providing technical assistance, planning, and capacity building to a range of communities located across multiple states and regions (including Tribal nations and U.S. territories). The TCP-N will support selected communities over a 3-year period, including 2 years of deep-dive technical assistance and a final year focused on program evaluation, reporting, and transition activities.
- Selected applicants will receive $4-5 million over 3 years to provide targeted technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support and peer learning opportunities to a set of communities located across the country and selected by DOT. Support will be provided based on scopes of work designed with each individual community.
Thriving Communities Regional Pilot Program
For the Thriving Communities Regional Pilot Program (TCP-R), DOT is seeking applications from State, Tribal, or Regional organizations that want to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to communities within their state, Tribe, or region.
- This opportunity is for state governments and their agencies; Indian Tribes; governmental planning, economic development, or transportation organizations working at the regional or metropolitan level; and regional, Tribal, or statewide planning non-profit organizations.
- Selected applicants will receive $1-2 million over 3 years to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support and peer learning opportunities to communities located within their own jurisdiction or service area and selected by the applicant.
Learn More About The Notice Of Funding Opportunity
- View the Information for Capacity Builders webpage
- View full requirements in the Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Attend an informational webinar or view past webinar materials
- Visit the How to Apply page
Applications from Capacity Builders are due by November 28, 2023 via grants.gov. View the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed application information and requirements for organizations that are interested in being funded by DOT to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to communities.
DOT is hosting a webinar for interested National and Regional Capacity Builders
on September 20 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET.
REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND.
Are You Interested In Receiving Support? Submit A Letter Of Interest
TCP provides technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to teams of community partners that may lack the staffing or technical expertise to scope, fund, and develop infrastructure projects that advance broader community goals.
TCP will provide 2 years of deep-dive assistance and 3 years of facilitated peer learning support to selected communities to help them plan and develop a pipeline of comprehensive transportation, housing, and community revitalization activities.
There is no cost to receive this support. Interested applicants must identify community partners and together submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) via DOT webform by 4:59 p.m. (ET) November 15, 2023, to be considered for selection.
DOT is hosting a webinar for communities interested in receiving TCP support
on September 27 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET.
REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND.
Visit the TCP website to find more information about the program, including a set of Frequently Asked Questions. Webinar materials, including slides and recordings, will be posted to the TCP webinars webpage as they become available.
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