South Florida Chapter of Advancing Women in Transportation
and the Florida Atlantic University Freight Mobility Research Institute

May 22, 2019

Supports nonprofit organizations (cities would be required to partner) to address of the following categories: Safety, with a focus o railway, public, and personal safety; Environment, with a focus on land, water, and air preservation and restoration; Wellness, with a focus on healthy lifestyles and wellness education; and Community, with a focus on community leadership and service. 

Funding availability: $2,500 to $5,000.

Deadline: January 1-December 15 annually

 

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) updated Pedestrian and Bicycle Funding Opportunities/ U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Transit, Highway and Safety Funds under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act funding programs.

Each month, one organization in each participating region that clearly states the role that transportation and mobility plays in the organization's mission or operations will receive a grant in the form of Lyft ride credit. Cities that want to be represented need to collaborate with area nonprofit organizations to submit a Lyft Community Grants Informaiton form for consideration of future funding. Funding availability: $1,000. Deadline: 10th of each month

Formerly known as Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER

June 9-12, 2019
Omaha, NE

May 30-31, 2019
Sarasota, FL

September 8-11, 2019
Vancouver, CA

September 9-12, 2019
Toronto, CA

September 10-13, 2019
Sandestin, FL

September 15-18, 2019
Atlanta, GA

September 22-25, 2019
Savannah, GA

October 13-16, 2019
New York, NY

October 21-25, 2019
Baltimore, MD

TPA launched the BikePalmBeach.org website to provide and share information with the public about local bicycling facilities and events of interest.  Users are invited to submit information to share about their own bicycling events.  The website is expected to grow in the availability of relevant information to promote safe bicycling in Palm Beach County as a viable means of transportation.  Please use BikePalmBeach.org as a resource and contribute appropriate listings to be included.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) offers a free guide offering step-by-step instructions for residents and community groups looking to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, access, and comfort.  View or download the guide: "A Resident's Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Bicycling."

This easy and free Grant Access tool to find grants is available to the staffs of each member city. Search for funding from more than 5,800 grants within 20 grant categories, from federal, state, and foundation sources. Includes direct links to grant applications. 

November 12-14, 2019
Tampa, FL

The Broward County Grants Administration Office is offering a three-credit, semester-long, part-time Government Grant internship. A $1,500 grant may be provided upon successful completion of the internship.

It's like having your own car in the city - but with free gas and insurance.  Okay, it's better than having your own car.