Grant Applications: Making the Cut APWA Complete Streets Conference, April 19, 2017

Making the Funding Cut Make the Reviewers Job Easy: Well Developed Project Aligned with Grant Community Ownership Matches Planning Efforts Based on Community Input Partners Support Well Written Submittal

Well Developed Project Address stated need? Show the need in writing & graphics Show the solution in writing & graphics Fit the grant source? Is the funding amount worth the administration Has the project concept been well developed?

Alignment with Grant Goals Does Application Match Grant Goals? Improve Commute Trips Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Improve Public Health Incorporates Enforcement with Education Efforts Address Specific Age, Disadvantaged Communities, Ethnic Groups?

Show Local Interest Illustrate Strong Local Commitment Higher than minimum match amount Consider funding some phases Environmental – City Covered Design – Grant Covered Construction – Grant Covered Discuss project readiness

Build Upon a Foundation Culmination of Planning Efforts Consistency with local/regional plans Example: OCTA Regional Bikeways 4 Studies 41 Corridors Identified 60% Not Yet Built Often requires advance planning!

Show Community Ownership Tell Story on Public Engagement Show photos and flyers for events Explain how project aligns with comments Avoid low-attendance “workshops” Go to community events for input Consider demonstration event to “test” concepts Often requires advance community outreach planning!

Show Community Ownership Example: SCAG/Westminster Go Human Demonstration Event Separated Bikeway Neighborhood Roundabout New On-Street Bike Lanes Improved Pedestrian Crossings City staff asked for input during event!

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Illustrate Partnerships Support Secure Letters of Support Elected Officials, Adjacent/Partner Agencies Community Partner Organizations Public Health Care Agency/Groups Air Quality Agency/Groups Parent-Teacher Organizations Schools/School District Other Advocacy Groups Often requires advance relationship building!

Consider Institutional Capacity Recognize Agency Limitations Engineering Staff Focus Writing Grants Or Building Projects Grant Writers Focus Position for Grants Monitoring Applicable Grants Writing Successful Grants Often requires advance policy decisions!

Making the Funding Cut Make the Reviewers Job Easy: Well Developed Project Aligned with Grant Community Ownership Matches Planning Efforts Based on Community Input Partners Support Well Written Submittal

Thank You! Paul Martin Active Transportation Coordinator (714) 560-5386 pmartin@octa.net www.octa.net/bike