planning assistance program Funding Available

SEMCOG is pleased to announce fiscal year 2027 funding for the Planning Assistance Program, which provides funding for local planning that moves regional plans and priorities forward. For FY2027, SEMCOG is prioritizing multi-community and regionally impactful planning projects related to the following key topics of regional significance:

  1. Transportation Accessibility, Safety, and Multimodal Corridor Planning
  2. Streetscapes and Pedestrian Focused Placemaking Planning
  3. Trails and Greenways Planning
  4. Stormwater Management Planning
  5. Multi-Community Corridor Planning

For the FY2027 Planning Assistance Program, the maximum award per project is $45,000, except for the Multi-Community Corridor Planning, where the maximum award amount is $75,000 (including local match of 18.15%). Those interested in applying are encouraged to review the Planning Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Projects can be submitted now through May 22, 2026 at 5 p.m

Planning Assistance Program Application

SEMCOG’s Planning Assistance Program provides direct funding for local planning projects that move regional plans and priorities forward. Since its launch in 2019, this program has awarded over $3.8 million through competitive grants to over 100 projects – ranging from planning projects on transportation safety, accessibility and corridor analysis, trails and greenways, sustainable infrastructure, and pedestrian placemaking.

In FY2026, SEMCOG awarded nearly $500,000 to 13 projects across the region. Please visit the Planning Assistance Program’s interactive map (QR code below) to learn more about all the successfully completed and recently awarded projects, including final products that may provide inspiration or guidance for your community.

Learn about all the projects that have received funding, including final products through SEMCOG’s Planning Assistance Program Interactive Map.

View Planning Assistance Map
Interactive map of Southeast Michigan highlighting local planning projects by SEMCOG from 2019 to 2024, with color-coded areas representing different municipalities and associated projects listed on the left.

Questions? Please contact: Katie Grantham at 313-296-9096.