DOT hosted a series of webinars for the launch of the FY 2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP), including an overview webinar, a webinar for interested Capacity Builders, and a webinar for communities interested in receiving technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support through TCP. Webinar materials for the three webinars, including presentation slides and recordings, are available on the TCP Webinars webpage. DOT has also updated its FAQs in response to questions received during the webinars – interested applicants are encouraged to check the FAQs regularly during the open application period for important updates and program clarifications. DOT has published a list of interested Capacity Builders for the FY 2023 Thriving Communities Program to facilitate teaming between potential applicants. If your organization would like to be included on this list, please contact ThrivingCommunities@dot.gov.
• For those seeking assistance through the program, please submit your Letter of Interest through the TCP webform by 1:59 p.m. PT, November 15, 2023.
• For those seeking to respond to the Notice of Funding Opportunity to serve as a Capacity Builder, applications are due by 1:59 p.m. PT, November 28, 2023 via Grants.gov.
Mark your calendar – October 11th!
DOT is hosting its first TCP Office Hours session for Community Applicants on October 11th at 12:00-1:00 p.m. PT. Office Hours are intended to provide an open forum for potential community applicants to ask questions or address challenges related to their Letters of Interest with members of the DOT Thriving Communities Program Team.
Join the session on Zoom – no advance registration is required. If you plan to attend, you are encouraged to share in advance the topics and/or questions you’d like to discuss during Office Hours using this Microsoft Form. Please note that DOT cannot offer guidance on the details or competitiveness of specific applications.