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STRS projects are funded at 100% with no local match required. The SRTS Program is a reimbursable grant program, meaning that recipients of the funds will front the cost of the project and will be reimbursed during the course of the project. All costs submitted for reimbursement are subject to eligibility requirements. Any costs incurred prior to a project's authorization are not eligible for reimbursement. Funding for the SRTS program is flexible to encourage innovative solutions; however, applicants are advised that certain projects are ineligible. Ineligible projects include: • Projects that do not specifically serve the stated purposes of the SRTS Program. • Recurring costs such as crossing guard salaries, unless there are plans for future funding. • Projects that reorganize pick-up and drop-off primarily for the convenience of drivers rather than to improve the safety of walking and bicycling for students. • Education programs that are primarily focused on bus safety- • Improvements to bus stops. Applicants are encouraged to supplement the requested Safe Routes funding with other funding sources, but the availability of additional funding sources will not be a factor in the evaluation of the application. Safe Routes funds may not be used as a match for other federally funded projects_ ApplicantEligibility To ensure that the program is available to the broad spectrum of groups that represent K-8 students, both public and non-profit entities may submit applications. Eligible groups include(but not limited to): • Schools, both public and private • Regional Development Commissions • School Districts • Metropolitan Planning Organizations • Cities • Public and non-profit entities working • Counties on behalf of a school(s)or school • State Agencies district Infrastructure applications may represent one school or multiple schools that are in close proximity to one another(schools on the same or adjacent campuses, neighborhood or block). Non-infrastructure applications may propose projects that benefit a single school or multiple schools. For multiple school applications for non-infrastructure projects, schools are not required to be in close proximity. Each school or school district is eligible for only one award per solicitation from each funding category. Project types and Requirements SRTS Projects May include Engineering,the first of the Five E's,and must include(either,directly or indirectly)the remainder of the five E's- Education, Enforcement, Encouragement and Evaluation. The Five E's are defined below: Engineering—Creating operational and physical improvements to the infrastructure surrounding schools that reduce speeds and potential conflicts with motor vehicle traffic, and establish safer and fully accessible crossings, walkways, trails and bikeways. Minnesota Safe Routes to School 4 2006 Grant Application