Transit Village
Forecasted
The Transit Village grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation funds research-based projects that advance sustainable, transit-oriented development in designated New Jersey Transit Villages.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Transportation (Local Aid)
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected) | July 2027 (Resolution deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual program funding: $1M–$3.8M total statewide; recent awards range from $50,000–$500,000 per project; 24-month project period
Summary: Supports designated New Jersey Transit Villages with grants for projects that promote mixed-use, transit-oriented, and sustainable development around transit facilities.
Key Information: Only municipalities formally designated as Transit Villages are eligible to apply.
Description
The Transit Village grant program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Division of Local Aid & Economic Development, funds projects in municipalities that have received official Transit Village designation. The program aims to revitalize and redevelop areas within a half-mile of transit facilities, fostering compact, mixed-use neighborhoods that reduce automobile dependency, improve air quality, and promote economic growth. Eligible projects may include bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, wayfinding signage, transit station improvements, and placemaking amenities that enhance the transit environment and community vitality.
