Grants and Funding
Programs and grants are funded through the state non-infrastructure program, federal and Safe Routes to School transition funds designated for Safe Routes to School by MnDOT. They are subject to change as funding changes occur each year.
Non-infrastructure Solicitations
Planning assistance grants - Solicitation is currently closed
Grants to schools and communities to develop comprehensive SRTS plans. Plans are completed by regional development organizations or a statewide SRTS consultant.
- Next solicitation will open in late fall 2026
SRTS Boost Grants - Solicitation is currently closed
Our grant supports communities with existing plans or other comprehensive SRTS approaches to promote non-infrastructure projects for schools to keep walking and bicycling to school safe, easy, and fun for students.
- Next solicitation will open in late fall 2026
District Coordinator Grants - Solicitation is currently closed
Our program will support coordinator positions in individual schools or districts. Coordinators will support communities with existing SRTS plans or other comprehensive approaches to advance non-infrastructure strategies that keep it safe, easy, and fun for students to walk and bicycle to school.
- Next solicitation will open in late fall 2026
Infrastructure Solicitations
State funded SRTS Infrastructure Grants - Solicitation is currently closed
Available statewide to communities to construct infrastructure that improves access and safety on prioritized routes to and at schools. Past grants have included sidewalks to schools, trails along state highways, and improved crossings on school walking routes. A SRTS plan is recommended to apply, no funding match required.
- Solicitation is currently closed
- Award notification: April 30, 2025
Greater Minnesota Transportation Alternatives - Solicitation is currently closed
Safe Routes to School is an eligible program for the Transportation Alternatives Solicitation. Greater Minnesota communities are eligible to apply to this competitive infrastructure program. A SRTS plan is recommended to apply, 20 percent funding match required.
Metro Biennial Regional Solicitation - Solicitation is currently closed
Metro area applicants must submit a letter of intent describing the key components of their project. A MET Council representative will contact applicants to help review the project proposal and the steps necessary for delivering a federally funded project prior to local communities and regional agencies submitting a full grant application.
Technical Assistance Solicitations
Training and technical assistance to communities implementing Safe Routes to School strategies are often available here. They are subject to change.
Demonstration Project Technical Assistance - Solicitation is currently closed
Technical assistance is available to support communities with existing plans or other comprehensive approaches to start the planning process, design, and implement demonstration projects.
- Next solicitation TBD as funding is appropriate by the legislature.
- Solicitation is currently closed
Design Assistance - Solicitation is currently closed
Design assistance bridges the gap between safe routes to school plan strategies and implementation.
- Next solicitation TBD as funding is appropriate by the legislature.
Program Funding
The schedule, programs, and grant funding levels were developed by MnDOT under advisory from the SRTS Steering Committee. Sign up for our MnDOT SRTS email list for updates on funding opportunities and more.
Minnesota State Legislature created a state Safe Routes to School program modeled after the federal program (Minnesota State Statute 174.40). MnDOT’s SRTS program is a mix of federal and state funding sources.