Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant Program
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The Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant Program provides local jurisdictions with technical and financial assistance to support local governments in their efforts to create livable communities and support the Heartland 2050 vision.
The Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant Program is administered as a set-aside of MAPA’s Regional Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program funding. Approximately $330,000 of STBG-MAPA funding is allocated to projects within the MAPA Transportation Management Area (TMA) for planning and implementation of projects related to transportation as part of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) each year.
This program serves as a mechanism to move the Heartland 2050 Vision forward. The Vision focuses on six goals to improve our quality of life and create a long-term vision in harmony with our people, places and resources:
Eligibility
Communities in Douglas, Sarpy, and the urbanized portion of Pottawattamie County are eligible to submit applications for this mini-grant opportunity. Eligible projects identified by Heartland 2050 Implementation Committees include corridor studies and other community plans and policies that support compact development and transportation options for residents of the Heartland 2050 region.
Applications
Visit the Transportation Improvement Program page and select the most recent report to see the policy guide and information on how to apply for a Heartland 2050 Mini-Grant.