The Vermont Agency of Transportation is pleased to announce the 2025 Mobility and Transportation Innovation (MTI) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Vermont Agency of Transportation
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/16/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program is designed to support innovative strategies and projects that improve mobility and access to services for transit-dependent Vermonters, reduce the use of single occupancy vehicles, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
MTI grant performance metrics are focused on the following goals:

To improve mobility and access for transit dependent Vermonters
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Reduce the use of single occupancy vehicles
Complement existing mobility investments

Focal Areas

Extension of existing TDM programs
Creation of new TDM programs
Creation and marketing of TDM Resources
Expansion of first mile/last mile programs
Support for employers and/or employees to adopt TDM measures (including incentives), in collaboration with an existing or new TDM program provider
Implementation of planned TDM programs (bike share, car share, microtransit, etc.)

Funds Can Be Used For

Match funds for other TDM grant awards
TDM program delivery costs
Microtransit Planning and Implementation
Capital and operational expenses

Categories 
Categories and some suggested project types are outlined below.
Small MTI Grants (Grant Amounts around $10,000) 

Eligible projects under this category could include:

Planning of new TDM programs or resources
Expansion of first mile/last mile programs
Creation and marketing of TDM Resources

Medium MTI Grants (Grant Amounts around $50,000)

Eligible projects under this category could include:

Marketing and outreach of TDM programs
Expansion of first mile/last mile programs
Support for employers and/or employees to adopt TDM measures (including incentives) in collaboration with an existing or new TDM program provider
Planning for TDM programs (bike share, car share, microtransit, etc.)

Large MTI Grants (Grant Amounts around $100,000+) 

Eligible projects under this category could include:

Implementation
Capital purchases

Eligibility Criteria
The grant applications are open to municipalities, local or regional planning agencies, transit agencies, school districts or schools, non-profit organizations, and citizen groups focused on providing public transportation resources. Private sector organizations, individuals, State and Federal agencies are not eligible to receive funds directly but may be partners of a project.
For more information, visit Vermont Agency of Transportation.