The Denver Regional Council of Governments is accepting letters of interest for three technical assistance set-aside programs from October 1 through November 15.

Submit your project proposal for the Community-Based Transportation Planning Set-Aside, Livable Centers Small-Area Planning Set-Aside and Innovative Mobility Set-Aside.

The three set-aside programs accepting letters of interest are:

• The Community-Based Transportation Planning Set-Aside: Supports member governments in addressing mobility challenges in historically marginalized communities in the region. DRCOG staff collaborate with local governments and community organizations to identify the specific mobility needs for historically marginalized communities, develop community-informed solutions and outline funding and implementation strategies.

• The Livable Centers Small-Area Set-Aside : Funds planning efforts used to integrate land use, housing and multimodal transportation to improve livability in key centers and nodes. Eligible projects include small-area plans, analyses or studies to align housing and land use strategies with transportation solutions.

• The Innovative Mobility Set-Aside: Invests in collaborative efforts to further innovative mobility planning, preparedness and feasibility analyses. Eligible topics include, but are not limited to, curbside management, emerging modes, shared mobility, mobility as a service, transportation electrification, connected and automated vehicles, mobility data and mobility hubs.

Join the informational webinar on October 14 and explore the call for letters of interest guide.

Set-aside program highlights:

• Fully funded: No local match is required.

• Project management support: DRCOG manages consultant procurement, provides project management support and maintains the intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation.

• Collaboration and partnership: Project sponsors and DRCOG staff will collaborate to support community needs and goals.

Who can submit a letter of interest? Local governments, regional agencies, transportation management associations or organizations, transportation-focused nonprofits, Colorado state offices and Colorado public colleges and universities can all submit a letter of interest. Non-governmental organizations must have the support of local agencies in the project area. Due to the funding source, this opportunity is solely for projects in the boundary of the Denver metropolitan planning organization area.

When are project proposals due? Submit proposals using the letter of interest form. Proposals will be accepted from October 1, 2025 through November 15, 2025.

We're here to help!

Schedule a meeting with staff to discuss a project proposal, receive guidance or ask questions about eligibility.

• Not sure which program is the best fit? Schedule a meeting with DRCOG staff.

• Email the appropriate DRCOG staff directly:

  • Livable Centers Small-Area Planning Set-Aside: Kaitlyn Service. 

  • Innovative Mobility Set-Aside: Emily Lindsey.

  • Community-Based Transportation Planning Set-Aside: Lauren Kirgis or Brittney Compton.