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SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program - Application

Application window: April 8 - May 22, 2026
Eligible applicants: Counties, cities, villages, townships, intermediate school districts, and community colleges in the seven-county Southeast Michigan region (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne).

SEMCOG is pleased to announce fiscal year 2027 funding for the Planning Assistance Program, which provides funding for local planning that moves regional plans and priorities forward. For FY2027, SEMCOG is prioritizing multi-community and regionally impactful planning projects related to the following key topics of regional significance:

1. Transportation Accessibility, Safety, and Multimodal Corridor Planning
2. Streetscapes and Pedestrian Focused Placemaking Planning
3. Trails and Greenways Planning
4. Stormwater Management Planning
5. Multi-Community Corridor Planning

The maximum grant request is $45,000 (18.15% local match) for single-community projects and $75,000 (18.15% local match) for multi-community corridor projects. Those interested in submitting an application are encouraged to review the Planning Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Community/Agency Name:
Project Primary Contact:
Primary Contact Phone Number:
Primary Contact Email:
Project Name:
Project Type
Project Location and Limits (county, city/village/township, street name/cross streets, etc.):
Project Partners and/or Communities/Agencies (list lead community first):
In a brief narrative, describe the proposed project and how it aligns with at least one of the eligible topics (Transportation Accessibility, Safety, and Multimodal Corridor, Streetscapes and Pedestrian Focused Placemaking, Trails and Greenways, Stormwater Management, Multi-Community Corridor). Please include if the project is multi-community and/or how the project will benefit or could be a regional pilot for communities across Southeast Michigan (attach additional information, if necessary):
Additional Information (attach file here):
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Describe the proposed process and/or approach to ensure this project will support and improve one or more of the five eligible topics (Transportation Accessibility, Safety, and Multimodal Corridor, Streetscapes and Pedestrian Focused Placemaking, Trails and Greenways, Stormwater Management, Multi-Community Corridor):
Other project considerations (this may include innovations or planning approaches that can be replicated by other communities):
Total Project Cost ($45,000 for single-community and $75,000 multi-community corridor projects- attach budget detailing items of work):
Attach Budget (if necessary):
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Total Request from SEMCOG (81.85% of total project cost):
Source(s) of Match:
Project Schedule (implementation dates & activity milestones):
Explain public input received in shaping this project concept. Include any partners or stakeholders who will assist in implementing the project:
Regional or State Plan which this project supports:
Explain how this project is consistent with the above plan(s):
I agree to the administrative requirements listed in the Frequently Asked Questions document, including the provision of the required 18.15% match: