Bike-Pedestrian Funding Opportunity Soon to be Announced by MaineDOT!
If you think improvements such as sidewalks, crossing improvements, traffic calming, improved signage, bike lanes, etc. would increase safety and get more students walking and biking to school or after...
View ArticlePPH Highlights Coalition in Discussion about new Transportation Bill
The new federal transportation bill, signed into law last week, includes some controversial potential cuts for bicycle and pedestrian funding. The Portland Press Herald contacted the Coalition for...
View ArticleUrge your State Senator and Representative to support bike & pedestrian funding!
Background The Appropriations Committee is currently looking at 30 bonds to issue. A number of them focus on transportation. LD 16 asks for $100 million for transportation infrastructure including...
View ArticleHelp Save Bicycle/Pedestrian Funding TODAY!
Legislative Action Alert! Please help us maintain the Transportation Alternatives program which is the only dedicated federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Just last year Congress cut...
View ArticleBicycle Coalition of Maine Summer Appeal
Dear Friend of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine: As we enjoy all that summer has to offer, like me, you most likely have a list of ideas for making Maine better for bicycling. Your wish list might...
View Article2013 Bicycle Coalition of Maine Annual Appeal
Click here to give to the Annual Fund now. At a time when increasing numbers of Mainers and Americans are embracing bicycling for health, transportation, and recreation, your commitment to the...
View ArticleMaine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) – Transportation Alternatives...
The MaineDOT funds large comprehensive road projects that can include bicycle and pedestrian elements like bike lanes and crosswalks through a variety of state and federal sources. But MaineDOT funding...
View ArticleCoastal grants available for municipal and regional projects
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Coastal Program announced that it is seeking applications for a new round of coastal grants for FY 2017. The grants are for...
View Article2016 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program
2016 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program Due April 15, 2016 The Aetna Foundation is seeking Requests for Proposals to fund projects that support communities’ efforts to become healthier...
View ArticleRecreation Trails Program – Applications Due Sept 30 2016
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a program of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF). RTP funds are available once per year, they are used for trail...
View ArticleGrants and Community Recreation Program – 2017 Awards Now Open
The Grants and Community Recreation Program within the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands is pleased to announce that the application period is now officially open for the 2017 grant awards. The Land and...
View ArticlePlay Everywhere Challenge
Grant Applications are Due May 31 KaBOOM! is excited to announce the launch of the Play Everywhere Challenge, a national competition that will award $1 million in prizes for the best ideas that make...
View ArticleDOT Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI)
The state funding contribution for a project will be capped at $500,000 and generally have a state share of 50% or less. This means the municipality has a higher local match. These projects will not go...
View ArticleMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Coastal Community...
This is a planning assistance program only. Funds may be used for planning, development of regulatory and non-regulatory policies and programs, project implementation, outreach and education. Funds are...
View ArticleThe Maine Walking School Bus Program
A Walking School Bus (WSB) is a healthy, safe, and cost-effective addition to a school transportation system in which groups of children walk to school each morning under the supervision of trained and...
View ArticlePeople For Bikes – Community Grant Program
PeopleForBikes generally holds 1-2 open grant cycles every year. PeopleForBikes will fund engineering and design work, construction costs including materials, labor, and equipment rental, and...
View ArticleMaine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) – Transportation Alternatives...
The MaineDOT funds large comprehensive road projects that can include bicycle and pedestrian elements like bike lanes and crosswalks through a variety of state and federal sources. But MaineDOT funding...
View ArticleCoastal grants available for municipal and regional projects
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Coastal Program announced that it is seeking applications for a new round of coastal grants for FY 2017. The grants are for...
View Article2016 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program
2016 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program Due April 15, 2016 The Aetna Foundation is seeking Requests for Proposals to fund projects that support communities’ efforts to become healthier...
View ArticleRecreation Trails Program – Applications Due Sept 30 2016
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a program of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF). RTP funds are available once per year, they are used for trail...
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