Grants

Turn your community’s plan into a roadmap to delivery

17
grantee communities across 12 states

$15,000
local cash match, with help available if it’s a barrier

Three
letters of support from community representatives

Any
project type and stage, from housing to public spaces

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The Playbook Technical Assistance Grant helps communities across the country move from plans to finished projects.

Selected communities get a readiness assessment, a clear action plan, and a network of peers.

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What your community gets

  • A site visit
    We learn about your goals, partnerships, resources, and implementation opportunities.

  • A Readiness Assessment
    A clear look at project delivery, leadership commitment, and community support.

  • An Action Plan
    Priorities and next steps for partnerships, resources, and moving into implementation.

  • Peer learning
    Local workshops and national events where communities share lessons with one another.

What to have in place

  • A partnership between local government and a community-based organization

  • Letters of support from at least three community representatives

  • A local cash match of $15,000

If the match is a barrier, talk with us about funding options.

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Is this a fit for your community?

Who can apply

Any community or organization in the country, at any stage. We work in small towns and growing cities, on any project type, from housing to public spaces.

Our Grantees

Map of the United States marking City Thread's 17 Playbook Technical Assistance grantee communities

17 grantees across 12 states

California: Burlingame, Petaluma, Santa Rosa

Colorado: Arvada

Florida: Tampa

Indiana: Indianapolis

Maryland: Baltimore

Mississippi: Gulfport

New York: Ithaca, Syracuse

Ohio: Cleveland, Columbus

Oregon: Hood River

Utah: Salt Lake City

Washington: Bainbridge Island, Spokane

Wisconsin: Milwaukee

WHAT GRANTEES SAY

“A clear, detailed assessment of where our city’s internal and external strengths and challenges lie – and a roadmap for next steps – was the most valuable benefit of participating in the Playbook Technical Assistance Grant program.”

Jon Larsen, transportation division director, Salt Lake City

Hear from our grantees

Columbus

Salt Lake City

Baltimore

Tampa

Spokane

Hood River

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