The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) is pleased to announce that over $224K in funding has been awarded to local organizations across the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region to support active transportation initiatives aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and mobility for pedestrians and cyclists.

The funding comes from the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Active Transportation Microgrant Program, which provides eligible organizations with funding for resources that advance safe, accessible, sustainable and equitable walking, biking and rolling in Connecticut. Schools, school districts, municipalities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.

This funding will benefit 46 local organizations across the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and will support the purchase of 1,612 bikes, 2,644 helmets, 343 locks, and 592 safety vests, among other materials.

Beneficiaries Include:

  • BAGS Foundation CT
  • Beacon Falls Public Library
  • BHcare Inc.
  • Bucks Hill Elementary School
  • Bunker Hill Elementary School
  • Carrington Elementary School
  • City Youth Theater/City Stage Company
  • Crosby High School
  • CT. LEAD
  • Driggs Elementary School
  • Duggan Elementary School
  • Enlightenment School/Program
  • F. J. Kingsbury Elementary School
  • Frank G. Regan Elementary School
  • Griffin Hospital
  • H.S. Chase Elementary School
  • Hopeville Elementary School
  • Housatonic Council, Boy Scouts of America
  • In-Home Angels Foundation Inc
  • John F. Kennedy High School
  • John G. Gilmartin Elementary School
  • Jonathan E. Reed School
  • Latinos United for Progress CT Inc.
  • M. M. Generali Elementary School
  • Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
  • Michael F. Wallace Middle School
  • North End Middle School
  • Plymouth Public Schools
  • R. C. International Dual Language School
  • Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
  • Sprague Elementary School
  • State Street School
  • The Community Health Center
  • Tinker Elementary School
  • Traveler On A Mission
  • Valley Regional Adult Education
  • Walsh Elementary School
  • Washington Elementary School
  • Waterbry Bridge to Success
  • Waterbury Arts Magnet School
  • Waterbury Career Academy
  • Waterbury Police Department
  • Wendell L. Cross School
  • West Side Middle School
  • Wilby High School
  • Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form
Go to the CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant Program website to download the application form.


2. Complete the Application
Fill out the form with your organization’s details and the items you’re requesting, like bikes, helmets, and safety gear.


3. Submit the Application
For NVCOG member municipalities, please email your completed application to Transportation Planning Director, Rich Donovan at rdonovan@nvcogct.gov. NVCOG will review it and send it to CTDOT.


4. Agreement Signing and Funding Distribution
Once your application is approved, you will be informed and given an agreement to sign. NVCOG will distribute the funding once the agreements are signed, and funding received from CTDOT.

Important Dates:

  • Next Application Deadlines:
    • Q2: June 27th, 2025
    • Q3: September 26th, 2025
    • Q4: December 19th, 2025

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Funding will be distributed until all funds in the program are utilized. Organizations are limited to receiving two grants in a 12-month period, with each grant awarded up to $5,000.