Ineligible Activities

Infrastructure projects

The use of funds for projects that reorganize pick-up and drop-off primarily for the convenience of drivers rather than to improve child safety and/or walking and bicycling access is not permitted, nor should Program funds be spent on bus safety or improvements to bus stops.

Funding requests for costs that are expected to be reoccurring costs in future years should include plans for how the costs will be funded in the future and a rationale for how federal funding of 1-2 years will enable leveraging of future financial security for the activity.

Non-infrastructure projects

Program funds should not be used to pay for crossing guards. Fire/police officer salaries or overtime are ineligible if the duties are part of their normal, regular, day-to-day responsibilities. Funding requests for costs that are expected to be reoccurring costs in future years should include plans for how the costs will be funded in the future and a rationale for how federal funding of 1-2 years will enable leveraging of future financial security for the activity.