Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Grants
Focus on increasing transit use
The Council’s TOD grants (LCA-TOD) promote moderate to high density development projects located within walking distance of a major transit stop that typically include a mix of uses such as housing, jobs, restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
Projects are eligible if they are located within a LCA-TOD-Eligible Area within one-half mile of LRT, BRT, commuter rail, or high-frequency express bus stations that are currently operational or will be operational by 2020. Projects within one-quarter mile of high frequency local bus routes are also eligible. Applicants seeking funding for projects outside of LCA-TOD-Eligible Areas should consider the LCDA or TBRA regular programs.
LCA-TOD grants allow applicants to apply for funding from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) and Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) in the same application, which helps to reduce uncertainty and expedite TOD projects. In 2017, applications for TBRA-TOD will be accepted only with concurrent LCDA-TOD applications and awards.
2017 TOD Funding Schedule
- May 4 - Project Concept Plans (PCP) due for LCDA-TOD Development and TBRA-TOD Cleanup
- June 1 - Spring round of LCDA-TOD Pre-Development applications due
- June 29 - Full applications due for LCDA-TOD Development and TBRA-TOD Cleanup
- July - Met Council awards LCDA-TOD Pre-Development spring grants
- November 1 - Fall round LCDA-TOD Pre-Development applications due
- November - Met Council awards LCDA-TOD Development and TBRA-TOD Cleanup grants​
Apply for Grants
Apply ONLINE via Webgrants
(Please note: LCDA Development applicants are required to submit a Project Concept Plan prior to submitting an application via Webgrants.)
Application Guide & Forms
Design Workshops
The Council sponsors optional design workshops in which a panel of design professionals offer input on projects before a full application is submitted. After submittal, each application undergoes a two-step review process.
Collaborating?
Add names to your application, so you can all work together.
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