November Newsletter – Happy Thanksgiving! Funding Reminders and Updates
November 26, 2024
We are thankful for you.
As we head into the holiday season, we want to share a heartfelt thank you to our clients, employees, and colleagues. Your trust, collaboration, and dedication have been instrumental in driving our continued success and growth.
We would also like to shine a spotlight on our incredible employee-owners who went above and beyond during our second annual Canstruction contest. Thanks to their impressive designs and generous food drive donations, we’ll be helping to make the holidays brighter for several local families in need. Check out some of the creations below. We are so grateful for all we have accomplished together and can’t wait to see what we can achieve in the coming year. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Funding Reminder
With the year coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to start planning for your next project. Here are some upcoming funding opportunities you won’t want to miss. Make sure your submissions are ready to secure these important resources and bring your ideas to life in the new year!
Massachusetts:
Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program
- Deadline: January 13, 2025
- Overview: Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), this program provides funding to municipalities and public transit authorities for quick-launch projects that improve public health, safe mobility, and community vitality. Eligible projects include enhancements to sidewalks, streets, and public spaces.
- Deadline: February 3, 2025
- Overview: Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), this program funds the design, construction, and maintenance of shared-use trails, hiking trails, and greenways. Eligible applicants include municipalities, non-profits, and other public entities. Projects that enhance trail connectivity and accessibility are strongly encouraged.
Vermont:
- Deadline: December 27, 2024
- Overview: Offered by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT), this program supports municipal road projects that improve water quality and result in maintenance cost savings. Projects focusing on erosion control and stormwater management are encouraged.
- Deadline: January 31, 2025
- Overview: This program provides funds to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized trail uses. Eligible applicants include municipalities, non-profits, and other governmental entities.
New Hampshire:
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
- Letter of Interest Deadline: December 6, 2024
- Full Application Deadline: January 24, 2025
- Overview: Managed by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), TAP provides funding for community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience. Eligible projects include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community improvements, and environmental mitigation.
Connecticut:
DEEP Urban Greens and Community Gardens Grant
- Deadline: December 2, 2024
- Overview: Offered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), this grant supports the development of urban green spaces and community gardens to enhance the quality of life in urban areas. Municipalities and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
Regional/Federal:
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants
- Deadline: January 30, 2025
- Overview: Administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, RAISE grants support surface transportation projects that have a significant local or regional impact. Projects are evaluated based on criteria such as safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, economic competitiveness, and innovation.
Don’t know where to start? Reach out to Rick Stinson at RStinson@BETA-Inc.com for guidance.
Welcome to the Team!
Srilekha Murthy joins BETA’s transportation group as a transportation staff planner. She holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Mount Holyoke College and a master’s degree in urban planning from Tufts University. Srilekha brings valuable experience to BETA from her previous role as a transportation planner with the Boston Region MPO, where she managed planning projects and studies across the Boston area and led public engagement initiatives through open houses, surveys, and presentations to advisory groups.
Kayla Gilbert joins the firm as a staff scientist in our environmental group. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in biological sciences and a minor in ecology and environmental biology. Kayla brings valuable laboratory analysis experience to BETA, including organizing and maintaining records of environmental samples from multiple northeastern states.
Ready to join our award-winning team?
BETA will challenge you with interesting work and offers the potential for growth and advancement. We are currently looking for talented staff across many of our disciplines in offices throughout New England. Browse our current job openings.
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