2024 Call for Projects!
How much is available?
$5 million each year, distributed annually through a competitive grant program.
Maximum funding request is $250,000.
Who can apply?
Incorporated cities with populations of 5,000 or fewer; must have all previously awarded SCA projects completed, and reimbursement request submitted to ODOT prior to September 1,2024.
What kind of projects are eligible?
Projects may be on a City Street or a County road within the City limits but cannot be on a State Highway. Improvements should be limited to streets that are inadequate for the capacity they serve or are in a condition detrimental to safety. Pedestrian improvements are eligible. Cities may elect to use SCA funding towards the match requirement for an existing project, i.e., the primary funding must already be secured by an executed agreement to qualify. Special conditions apply if any portion of the project will be within the County right of way. If this will apply to your project, please ask for additional information prior to submitting your application.
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What’s new?
If your project will abut a State Highway and is adding a new feature, remediating an existing feature, or includes improvements that could alter existing facilities (overlays can affect curb ramps) there are new requirements. Prior to applying you now must obtain pre-approval and negotiate the maintenance responsibilities with the appropriate ODOT District Manager. You will be required to submit documentation of both the Area and District Managers approval and the agreed upon maintenance terms, with your Small City Allotment application. The maintenance agreement must include these elements:
- Identify the entity that will be responsible for the maintenance,
- Identify the period they will be required to provide maintenance,
- Identify what will become of the features when the maintenance period ends.
*Area & District office approval does not indicate that your project will be selected for funding.
The application period has been extended by 30 days to allow time for this additional process.
Is match required?
There is no match requirement and the ability to contribute funds to the project is not considered when scoring projects. Grant recipients are responsible for all project costs not covered by grant funds.
Where and when can I apply?
The application form is available online. Applications will be accepted June 1 through August 31, 2024.
What happens once I have submitted my application?
Regional ODOT personnel will conduct site evaluations for each project between September 1, and October 31. Projects will be scored and placed in ranking order. After applying a funding distribution formula, the program manager will determine the number of projects that can be funded in each region. The results are presented to ODOT’s Director or designee for final approval and awards will be announced mid-November.
Questions?
Please contact Deanna Edgar at (503) 602-0494 or SmallCityAllotments@odot.oregon.gov
**Pictured is a 2023 Small City Allotments project in the City of Moro**
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