Planning Assistance Program

planning assistance program

SEMCOG’s Planning Assistance Program provides direct funding for local planning projects that move regional plans and priorities forward. Since its launch in 2019, this program has awarded over $3.8 million through competitive grants to over 100 projects – ranging from planning projects on transportation safety, accessibility and corridor analysis, trails and greenways, sustainable infrastructure, and pedestrian placemaking.
SEMCOG will be issuing an announcement for FY2027 funding availability in April, with applications due in June 2026. As with previous years, these will be one-year grants beginning on July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027.

In FY2026, SEMCOG awarded nearly $500,000 to 13 projects across the region. Please visit the Planning Assistance Program’s interactive map (QR code below) to learn more about all the successfully completed and recently awarded projects, including final products that may provide inspiration or guidance for your community.

planning assistance program interactive map

Learn more about successfully completed and recently awarded Planning Assistance Program projects through our interactive map, including final products that may provide inspiration or guidance for your community.

Questions? Please contact: Katie Grantham at 313-296-9096.