~~ The Call for Projects period is now open for the Forward Pinellas’ Local Agency Grants Program ~~
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Forward Pinellas is accepting applications from local government or regional partners operating in Pinellas County for the Local Agency Grants Program. This program provides direct funding for local transportation projects that demonstrate a strong link to redevelopment, economic opportunity, and better accessibility for all roadway users. Up to $150,000 is available for transportation planning and technical assistance projects and up to $3,000,000 is available for transportation construction and capital projects.
The deadline to apply for funding is October 30, 2026 (*All applicants are required to meet with Forward Pinellas staff to discuss applications before September 11, 2026).
The Forward Pinellas Local Agency Grants Program
Forward Pinellas has awarded more than $11 million over the years toward projects with the intent of assisting communities in meeting their goals for mobility and safe access for all users, regardless of mode of transportation, age, or physical ability. Last year’s program awarded funding to Kenneth City and the City of St. Petersburg.
The Local Agency Grants Program is broken into two categories of funding: 1. Transportation planning and technical assistance and 2. Transportation Construction and Capital Projects. Examples projects for each are listed below.
- Transportation Planning and Technical Assistance
- safety analyses
- community charettes and facilitation
- community walking audits or visioning workshops
- evaluation of conditions for pilot technology applications
- transportation project concept plan development
- specialty transportation research
- Transportation Construction and Capital Project:
- technological equipment to improve mobility
- bicycle racks (to be placed on public ROW)
- transportation construction projects
- procurement of counting equipment for all modes of transportation
Interested? Join our informational Local Agency Grants Program Call for Projects Webinar on July 2, 2026 at 10:00am EST.
Learn more and apply: forwardpinellas.org/transportation-priority-lists/call-for-projects/
Contact: Chelsea Favero, Forward Pinellas Planning Manager, at 727-464-5644 or cfavero@forwardpinellas.org.