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Funding After LUPTAP

Funding After LUPTAP. Identifying alternative funding sources for planning projects. Overview . Problem Potential Alternative Sources “The New Normal” Discussion/Questions. The Problem…. Alternative Sources. Not a comprehensive list Taken from a survey of County Planning Directors

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Funding After LUPTAP

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  1. Funding After LUPTAP Identifying alternative funding sources for planning projects

  2. Overview • Problem • Potential Alternative Sources • “The New Normal” • Discussion/Questions

  3. The Problem…

  4. Alternative Sources • Not a comprehensive list • Taken from a survey of County Planning Directors • Need to do more research on each source • This is a starting point….

  5. Federal Programs • Highly competitive • Highly bureaucratic • Carries significant regulation • EPA, HUD, FHWA • Monitor websites for FOA

  6. State Agencies • PHMC – historic preservation • DCNR – greenways and open space; some creep into other areas • DEP – Source Water Protection Planning • PEMA – Hazard Mitigation link to floodplain management / other community hazards

  7. CDBG • 18%-20% administrative set aside • No low-mod income requirements for administrative funds • Can be used for planning purposes • Comp plan, zoning, SALDO • Contact county housing/redevelopment authority or county gov’t

  8. MPO/RPO Funds • Unified Planning Work Program • Special programs (PCTI, TE) • Federal and state dollars • Link land use, transportation, and economic development • Contact your MPO/LDD staff

  9. County Funds • Some counties have funding for planning projects • May be linked to other initiative such as open space preservation • Contact your county planning commission

  10. Liquid Fuels • County and municipal allocation • Can be used for feasibility studies for specific transportation improvements • Not always popular as diverts funding from capital improvements • Check restrictions on your local allocation • Contact county staff

  11. Housing Trust Fund • Act 137 of 1992 authorizes county surcharges on recording fees and mortgages to create fund dedicated to affordable housing • Not a lot of restrictions on funding use • Soft costs like planning are eligible • Contact county recorder of deeds to see if your county has such a fee

  12. Foundations • Need to research • Need to be connected • Need to link with current focus • Consider impact

  13. Foundations (cont’d) • William Penn Foundation (Philly area) • Mellon Foundation (Pittsburgh area) • Heinz Endowment (Pittsburgh/SW) • Pew Charitable Trust • Foundation for Enhancing Communities (SC focus) • York Community Foundation • Foundation for PA Watersheds (OH to Susquehanna River)

  14. Local Non-Profits • Think broadly • Find link in missions to what you do • Could be conduit to apply for funds gov’t not eligible for (i.e. foundations)

  15. Private Sector / School Districts • Show businesses the value in planning • Involve them in the process • Secure small contributions ($500) from several sources

  16. The New Normal Adapting the way you do business…

  17. New Normal • Limited funding increases competition • Regardless of source need to consider the following……

  18. New Normal • Communicate the need to elected officials • Commit to implementation at the outset • Consider doing it yourself or at least helping • Research and be a good “salesman” • Planning links to everything

  19. New Normal • Power of partnerships • Work with your neighbors • “Big Brother” can help • Non-profits • Community networking • No free lunch – get your match • Communicate results

  20. Don’t ask, don’t receive!!

  21. Discussion and Questions Kirk Stoner, AICP Director of Planning Cumberland County 717-240-5381 kstoner@ccpa.net

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