Planning Assistance Grants
Safe Routes Planning Assistance overview
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will support SRTS plans for K-12 schools across Minnesota through planning assistance awards. Successful applicants will receive planning assistance provided by the Regional Development Organizations or a statewide planning consultant.
Learn more about SRTS planning of individual school plan, School Districtwide Plan, or community plan with several schools.
Plans will include:
- Student and Parent/Caregiver engagement
- Analysis of existing conditions and local data
- Prioritize potential infrastructure improvements and school-based education and encouragement strategies
- Identify school-based education and encouragement strategies
Grant is now open!
More information and helpful guidance are available in the grant application guide, recorded webinar, and links below.
- Planning Assistance guide
- Planning Assistance application template - Remember application must be submitted through the link below, this template can help you draft your responses.
- Student Transportation Equity for Priority Populations (STEPP) Tool
- Additional School Information spreadsheet for more than 10 schools
- SUBMIT YOUR SRTS PLANNING ASSISTANCE APPLICATION HERE by Friday January 17, 2025
Have questions or need help?
Please review the grant guide for helpful tips, links to resources, scoring criteria, and additional information.
Planning Assistance Frequently Asked Questions – updated weekly
Recorded Planning Assistance informational webinar:
- Slides available
- Recording– coming soon!
Attend SRTS Monthly Office Hours with questions, links below:
Any additional questions can be sent to Saferoutes.dot@state.mn.us