SEMCOG supports our members in discovering appropriate funding opportunities tailored to each community’s needs, and we are focused on offering a broad range of relevant grant funding resources. As a result of ongoing evaluation of services we provide, SEMCOG has recently updated our menu of grant opportunities. While SEMCOG member access to the GrantFinder database ended on September 13, 2024, SEMCOG continues to support members in accessing various funding resources and to offer direct funding for specific projects:
- Our staff provide one-on-one technical assistance to help you achieve your goals and address current planning opportunities.
- SEMCOG’s members are always encouraged to utilize our data and maps to obtain critical information to support a successful grant application.
- Aligning your local needs with regional plans also strengthens your requests for federal and state funding opportunities.
SEMCOG Grant Programs
MIO Technical Assistance Program
SEMCOG is partnering with the State of Michigan’s MIO Technical Assistance Center to assist and provide technical assistance to local communities in Southeast Michigan in identifying federal grant opportunities, writing grant applications, and providing match for awarded grants.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) – $10 million per year
TAP is a competitive grant program that funds projects in several transportation emphasis areas, such as:
- Bicycle and pedestrian safety;
- Streetscapes and complete streets;
- Trails and pathways; and
- Environmental mitigation and stormwater management.
Planning Assistance Program – $500,000 per year
SEMCOG’s Planning Assistance Program provides direct funding for local planning projects that move regional plans and priorities forward and address priorities such as:
- Corridor safety;
- Trails and greenways;
- Broadband;
- Stormwater management;
- Transportation equity;
- Complete streets; and
- Electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure planning.
Additional Support & Resources
- Timely information and guidance on accessing federal discretionary funding; and
- Letters of Support for State and federal funding requests that align with regional priorities.
MI Funding Hub
This new resource helps communities capitalize on state and federal funding opportunities. Access free technical assistance and get information on available grants for your community or agency.
Grant Writing USA offers two-day workshops on grant writing or grant management. The grant writing course covers how to write grant proposals from start to finish and how to locate and track relevant grant opportunities. A limited number of scholarships are available for SEMCOG members.
GrantFinder
Your community or agency can purchase an individual license directly from Lexipol. If your community or agency would like to purchase an individual license directly, please contact Anna Graham, Senior Account Executive-Grants Platform, Lexipol, at (469) 553-0651.
SEMCOG communities and educational institutions, we are here to serve you. Please reach out to staff if you have questions about grant funding opportunities and resources. Thank you for being a valued member!
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