Vermont Business Magazine In an effort to improve safety on local roadways, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is pleased to announce the Small Scale Local Safety Grant Program funded with Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds. The goal of this program is to address simple improvements that will increase safety on the local roadway system. Projects should ideally be ready for construction in 2023-2024. Small scale grant awards are capped at $35,000, and the minimum award amount is $5,000.
Projects may be combinations of any of the following facilities:
- MUTCD Compliant Curve Warning Signs
- Edge Line Markings on Paved Roads (standard or wider)
- Breakaway Devices
- Intersection Signing and Marking
- Removal of Objects to Widen Clear Zone
There is no local match requirement; AOT will fund 100% of these grants for construction only. Design, permitting, and administration are not eligible for reimbursement. This funding may not be used to provide match to a federally funded project or to add on to a federally funded project.
All grant applications shall be developed according to the guide available at:
The grants will be provided on a reimbursement basis. Applicants will submit invoices for completed work, and the Agency will reimburse the applicants for that total.
How to apply:
- The application is at:
- Applications must include a current letter of support from the governing body of the applicant that also expresses commitment to future maintenance of the project.
- Electronic submission of complete applications, including all supporting materials in Adobe PDF format, is required and must be received before 4:00 p.m. on June 16, 2023. Applications must be sent to [email protected].
Award notifications will be made by July 10, 2023. For more information or to submit questions, please email [email protected].
Source: 5.30.2023. Barre, Vt. – Vermont Agency of Transportation vtrans.vermont.gov
