2011 Statewide Planning Program: Challenge Grants

One of the eligible activities is "Parcel Digital Data Development" - Development of digital parcel-level data that meets "RIGIS Standards for Digital Parcel Data Sets for Use in a GIS". RIGIS parcel standards can be viewed at http://www.planning.ri.gov/gis/RIGISParcStnds.pdf.

 

In 2007, grants were awarded to the Town of Tiverton (http://host.appgeo.com/TivertonRI/) and the Town of Westerly (http://ags.cdm.com/westerlyri/).

 

TOWN OF TIVERTON: $54,540 to: Develop new digital parcel level land use data for use in future planning studies such as transfer of development rights and access management. CONTACT : Chris Spencer, Town Planner, 625-6718

 

TOWN OF WESTERLY: $30,000 to: Develop a townwide, parcel-based, digital land use coverage as first step towards implementing a Town GIS system. CONTACT : William Haase, Town Planner, 348-2550

 

From: "Walter Slocomb" To: "e-news newsletter" Date: 8/12/2011 10:55 AM Subject: [Planning] Fwd: 2011 Planning Challenge Grants 2011 Planning Challenge Grants   There is a total of approximately $1,000,000 available in FY 2012 for project grant awards in amounts up to $100,000. Multi-community Corridor Studies may be higher. Unless otherwise noted in the RFP, each grantee will be required to provide a match share totaling 20% of the total project cost. Planning Challenge Grants are administered by the Statewide Planning Program and funded with Federal Highway Administration Metropolitan Planning funds received by the State of Rhode Island and allocated to the Statewide Planning Program in its role as staff to State Planning Council, the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for Rhode Island. The purpose of the grant program is to provide funding for statewide, regional and local planning studies leading to the implementation of the State Guide Plan, particularly Land Use 2025 and Transportation 2030. The State Guide Plan is Rhode Island’s long-range planning document. It comprises many separately published elements covering a range of topics including transportation, land use, outdoor recreation, water supply and historic preservation. Two of the most recently updated elements are Land Use 2025 (2006) and Transportation 2030 (2008). These elements envision a Rhode Island with walkable, mixed-use growth centers complimented by a first class transportation infrastructure and a connected greenspace network. In addition, projects that specifically address improving the quality or increasing the availability of affordable homes may be eligible for additional funding under Rhode Island Housing’s Targeted Assistance Grant Program. This additional grant award, not to exceed $10,000, may be used to satisfy the match requirement outlined above. Applications for funding will be accepted on a competitive basis within the limits of available funds. The submission deadline is November 10, 2011.  The Request for Proposals and Frequently Asked Questions sheet can be found at http://www.planning.state.ri.us/misc/pcgrants.htm. Any questions should be directed to Karen Scott, Assistant Chief of the Statewide Planning Program at (401) 222-4411 or karen.scott@doa.ri.gov.