The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (HDOT) is seeking applications for the Safe Routes to School program to plan, develop, implement and evaluate eligible safe routes to school (SRTS) non-infrastructure projects.
Donor Name: State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (HDOT)
State: Hawaii
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/13/2022
Grant Size: $3,500
Details:
The goals of the SRTS program are as follows:
- Enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school;
- Make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; and
- Facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.
Funding Information
For each non-infrastructure project, the minimum amount to be awarded shall be $3,500.
Eligible Projects
Eligible SRTS projects and activities shall directly support increased safety and convenience for students in grades K-8 to walk and/or bicycle to/from school. As previously stated, only applications for non-infrastructure projects will be accepted at this time.
Eligible non-infrastructure projects include, but are not limited to:
- Public awareness campaigns and outreach to press and community leaders.
- Traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity of schools.
- Student sessions on bicycle and pedestrian safety, health, and environment.
- Funding for training, volunteers, and managers of SRTS programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible recipients of SAFETEA-LU Section 1404 funds to be used for SRTS projects are limited to state, local and regional government agencies, including schools and school districts, and non-profit organizations. Applications will be accepted only from these entities.
For more information, visit State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (HDOT).
