Focus on Funding - December 2019

Welcome to the RETTEW Focus on Funding page! Please explore our featured funding opportunities below and a calendar that serves as an easy reference for upcoming submission deadlines. We look forward to working with you to identify and secure the funding resources you need to successfully complete your projects!

Pennsylvania’s Municipal Signal Partnership Program (Green Light-Go)

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

This program is designed to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals in Pennsylvania. Funds may be used for a range of operational improvements with a useful life of not less than five years upon project completion.

• Eligibility – Municipalities, counties, and planning organizations (including cities, boroughs, and townships with existing signals)
• Award Amount – Total funding available is approximately $10 million
• Required Match – 20% minimum
• Applications Due – January 10, 2020

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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program

Department of the Interior, National Park Service

This program assists in preserving, developing, and assuring the quality and quantity of outdoor recreation resources. Funds are available for projects that acquire lands and waters for parks and other public outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities, such as community parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, swimming pools, and sports fields.

• Eligibility – See notice of funding opportunity
• Award Amount – See notice of funding opportunity
• Required Match – See notice of funding opportunity
• Applications Due – January 17, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.

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Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

This program aims to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds, and the species and habitats they support.

• Eligibility – Non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, and educational institutions
• Award Amount – Approximately $1.5 million nationwide (awards range from $25,000 to $50,000)
• Required Match – See request for proposals
• Applications Due – January 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

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