Tennessee Roadscapes
:: Who can apply for Tennessee Roadscapes Grants?
:: What types of projects are eligible?
Who can apply for the Tennessee Roadscapes
grants? (TOP)
Grants will be awarded to qualifying groups to promote new
landscaping projects along roadways throughout the state of
Tennessee. Municipal and county governments are encouraged to apply
for these grants. Civic and neighborhood groups such as garden
clubs, chambers of commerce and development organizations
demonstrating a partnership with their local governments will also
be eligible to submit applications. Applications will be reviewed by
TDOT and a statewide advisory council.
What types of projects are eligible? (TOP)
The Tennessee Roadscapes program can
include the following types of projects:
- Community gateways and entry corridors
- Interstate and highway interchanges
- Highway crossroads
- Scenic vistas and overlooks
- Points of interest (historic sites, park entrances)
- Exotic/Invasive plant removal
- Native plant restoration
- View shed/Landscape enhancement
- Stream bank/Wetland restoration
How does it work? (TOP)
This is a matching grant program. Grant applicants fund 20 percent of
their project and TDOT funds the remaining 80 percent from federal funds
that have been specifically earmarked for roadway enhancement projects.
The minimum grant award is $10,000.
How do I apply? (TOP)
Download the
Tennessee Roadscapes Grant Application and Instructions. The deadline
for submitting applications is September 17, 2010.
Is there more information? (TOP)
For more information about the Tennessee
Roadscapes program, please call (615) 532-3488.
