Call for Projects

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Forward Pinellas has issued a call for projects for the Local Agency Grant Program. Local governments or regional partners operating in Pinellas County are invited to submit applications to this competitive grant program by providing the information requested on the referenced applications.

Over the years, the Forward Pinellas Board has awarded nearly $10 million toward projects with the intent of assisting communities in meeting their goals for mobility and safe access for all users, regardless of mode of transportation, age or physical ability. These programs provide direct funding for local transportation projects that demonstrate a strong link to redevelopment, economic opportunity and better accessibility for all roadway users.

Project Contact: Chelsea Favero

Email: cfavero@forwardpinellas.org

Phone: 727.464.8250

THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM

Forward Pinellas is accepting applications from local government or regional partners operating in Pinellas County for the Local Agency Grants Program. This program provides direct funding for local transportation projects that demonstrate a strong link to redevelopment, economic opportunity, and better accessibility for all roadway users. Up to $150,000 is available for transportation planning and technical assistance projects and up to $3,000,000 is available for transportation construction and capital projects. Learn more in the Application Materials Section below.

Forward Pinellas held an informational Call for Projects Webinar, August 11. View the webinar recording. Forward Pinellas staff are available to provide technical assistance throughout the application period.

Important Dates

Application period opens July 28, 2025
Pre-Application Meeting with Forward Pinellas by August 22, 2025 (Required)
Deadline to apply is October 31, 2025

See the full timeline on the “Deadline and Important Dates” tab and image below.

Application Materials

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Up to $150,000 will be available to fund applications received in CY 2025. Funding will be available as of July 1, 2026. The minimum project award will be $35,000 and the maximum project award will be $150,000. An eligible applicant includes any local government agency or transit provider, within the geographic area of Pinellas County, FL. Each applicant is limited to submitting a maximum of three project applications for funding consideration.

Eligible projects may include but will not be limited to: complete streets concept plan development; specialty transportation research; safety analyses; community charettes and facilitation; community walking audits or visioning workshops; evaluation of conditions for pilot technology applications; and other eligible transportation planning related activities.

All applicants are required to meet with Forward Pinellas staff to discuss their applications before August 22.

BEFORE submitting your application, please CLICK HERE to review the application materials.

Once you have reviewed the application packet, you must click “Complete Application” below and follow the prompts to complete your application. We will not accept emailed applications. Each agency is limited to no more than 3 planning applications in this current round of funding.

TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION AND CAPITAL PROJECT

Up to $3,000,000 will be available to fund applications received in CY 2025. Project(s) selected for funding will be added to the priority list in Spring 2026 and considered for funding in the development of the FY 2027/28 – 2031/32 FDOT Work Program. The minimum project award will be $300,000 and the maximum project award will be $3,000,000. More than one application MAY be selected for funding, provided that the $3,000,000 total is not surpassed. An eligible applicant includes any local government agency or transit provider, within the geographic area of Pinellas County, FL. Each applicant is limited to submitting a maximum of two project applications for funding consideration.

Eligible projects may include but will not be limited to: complete streets construction projects; the procurement of counting equipment for all modes of transportation; technological equipment to improve mobility; bicycle racks (to be placed on public ROW); and other eligible capital and construction projects.

All applicants are required to meet with Forward Pinellas staff to discuss their applications before August 22.

BEFORE submitting your application, please CLICK HERE to review the application materials.

Once you have reviewed the application packet, you must click “Complete Application” below and follow the prompts to complete your application. We will not accept emailed applications. Each agency is limited to no more than 2 construction applications for this program in this current round of funding.

Deadlines and Important Dates

Call for Projects Issued: July 28, 2025
Informational Webinar: August 11, 2025 at 1:00pm EST
Deadline for REQUIRED Pre-Application Meeting: August 22, 2025
Deadline for Technical Assistance Requests: September 19, 2025
Local Government Grant Program Applications Due: October 31, 2025
Committee review of funding recommendations: February 2026
Board review of funding recommendations: March 2026
Construction projects prioritized: May 2026
Planning funds available for awarded projects: July 1, 2026

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION AND CAPITAL PROJECT

Timeline

Applications from the 2024 Call for Projects

Local Agency Applications

60th – 78th to 82nd (Construction)
Sunset Point (Construction)
Fort Harrison (Construction)
60th – Park to 70th (Construction)
St. Pete Bike Share (Planning)