Local Aid Resource Center – State Funded Programs (New Jersey)

Local Aid Resource Center – State Funded Programs (New Jersey) is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Grants - New Jersey Safe Routes Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Grants sarosenthal 2026-05-05T19:01:33+00:00 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Grants TASA Grant Information Webinars are now available to view on YouTube Click on “TA Set-Aside Grants Training Webinars” Below Resources for TA Set-Aside Grants: One-on-One Application Meetings TA Set-Aside Grants Training Webinars Additional TA Set-Aside Grants Resources × One-on-One Application Meetings In conjunction with New Jersey’s three Metropolitan Planning Organizations, DVRPC, SJTPO, and the NJTPA, the NJDOT Division of Local Aid is offering is offering mandatory One-on-One Application Meetings to provide direct assistance to applicants in developing better and stronger applications.

Schedule a meeting through the NJDOT Local Aid Resource Center by emailing them at DOT-LocalAID. ResourceCenter@dot. nj.

gov One-on-One Meetings will be held with NDOT District Staff and MPO Representative Applicant requesting the meeting must be a representative of the Local Public Agency, NOT a consultant Meetings will be 45 minutes One-on-One meetings are a mandatory requirement × TA Set-Aside Grants Training Webinars Register for free online sessions which will provide participants with information about applying for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program grant, administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in partnership with the State’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

Topics that will be covered in this online session include: Overview of Federal Aid programs and the TA Set-Aside Program Detailed Review of the TA Set-Aside Application Grant Application Process Grant Resources, Tips & Strategies Q&A with NJDOT Local Aid Staff The session is designed to assist you with making your grant application stronger to turn your project into a reality.

This online session is presented by the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center at Rutgers University.

Please register for any of the following online sessions: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00pm – 3:30pm — View recording on YouTube Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:30am – 11:00am — View recording on YouTube × Additional TA Set-Aside Grants Resources Additional resources that may be useful when applying for TA Set-Aside grants: 2025 TASA Grant Application Slides (pdf) Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Handbook 2025 TA Set-Aside Grant Strategies and Tips TA Set-Aside Grant Program FAQs Design Treatment Typical Costs (revised 2024) Federal Grant Process Flow Chart Transportation Alternatives Basics from Rails-to-Trails National Clearinghouse Resolutions of Support from the municipality are required for TA Set-Aside applications.

Here is a Sample Resolution of Support for Municipality . Letters of Support for grant applications must be addressed to the grant applicant (e.g. municipality, school) NOT to the NJ Department of Transportation. Here is a Template Letter of Support for TAP Grant Application .

Contact your Safe Routes Regional Coordinator with any questions about the grant applications.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) offers funding for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-Aside), which is federally funded and administered by NJDOT, in partnership with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), and the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO).

TA Set-Aside Grants are community-based, non-traditional transportation projects (land and water) which expand travel choice, strengthen the local economy, improve the quality of life, and protect the environment. For additional information on TA Set-Aside grants, visit NJDOT’s Local Aid Resource Center website .

TA Set-Aside eligible projects must fall into one of the following 7 categories: Design and construction of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of vehicles. Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized transportation users. Construction of scenic turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas.

Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities both land and water such as building structures and canals. Community improvement activities, specifically streetscaping and corridor landscaping. Environmental mitigation to address stormwater management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff.

Reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats. How to Apply for TA Set-Aside Grants All applicants will be required to submit TA Set-Aside applications online using SAGE (System for Administering Grants). If you belong to a county or municipality, you already have an Authorized Official registered with access to SAGE.

If you belong to any other type of organization, you may request access as an Authorized Official directly through NJDOT SAGE . NJDOT Local Aid and MPOs Contact List Click here to learn more about NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Grants, including past recipients.