Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure Grant Program
The TOCI Grant funds infrastructure and planning projects that support affordable housing near transit in certified Colorado Transit-Oriented Communities, aiming to build sustainable, accessible neighborhoods.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Preliminary Report) | October 2026 (Application Opens) | December 2026 (Full Application & Final Report)
Funding Amounts: ~$15M total available in pilot round; suggested award range $1M–$4M; minimum 25% local cash match required; typical awards $1M–$3M.
Summary: Supports infrastructure upgrades and affordable housing in Colorado’s transit-oriented and neighborhood centers to foster sustainable, connected communities.
Key Information: Pre-application meeting is required before portal access; only certified or soon-to-be-certified Transit Oriented Communities are eligible.
Description
The Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure Grant Program (TOCI), administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office and Department of Transportation, provides state funding to local governments for infrastructure improvements that support regulated affordable housing in designated Transit Centers and Neighborhood Centers within certified Transit-Oriented Communities (TOCs). The program aims to advance affordable, accessible, and resilient communities by funding upgrades to publicly owned infrastructure, planning, and community engagement activities that further the goals of HB24-1313. Eligible projects include both capital and planning activities tied directly to the creation or support of affordable housing near transit.
