Grants Available for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities Work
The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is offering grants to cities and counties to help implement the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program. The program increases housing and transportation choices for Oregonians, while improving equity and reducing climate pollution.
Cities and counties can apply for assistance with:
- Zoning and development code audits and amendments for walkability to meet the standards in Oregon Administrative Rule 660-012-0330
- Parking reform and management
- Market studies to refine locations and sizes for climate-friendly areas
- Amending zoning maps and development regulations for climate-friendly areas
- Equitable engagement, including work with disability consultants
- Transportation system planning
- Other CFEC-related work
No local match is required beyond staff time to participate in the project. Cities and counties can use grants to reimburse local planning staff, to contract with consultants through a local procurement process, or to receive assistance from consultants through contracts managed by DLCD staff.
DLCD strongly encourages cities and counties to submit a pre-application concept by November 20.
To pre-apply, send a paragraph describing initial thoughts on the proposed work to DLCD.CFEC@dlcd.oregon.gov. While pre-applications are not mandatory, this will give DLCD staff an opportunity to help applicants prepare a full proposal.
The application period will begin November 27, 2023 and full proposals are due January 23, 2024. Staff will post the application materials on the CFEC web page when the application period begins.
Informational Webinar and Office Hours
Mark your calendars! DLCD will host a webinar Friday, December 1 at 9:00 am for city and county representatives to learn more about the grants. No pre-registration is required. (Zoom link)
DLCD is also hosting regular office hours on the rules and associated program implementation:
To learn more, contact Cody.Meyer@dlcd.oregon.gov, 971-239-9475 or Evan.Manvel@dlcd.oregon.gov, 971-375-5979
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