Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF)

Program Overview

The Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF) was first created by the State Legislature in 2018 and provided a one-time allocation of state funding. Senate Bill 2021-260 greatly expanded the program with significant one-time funding allocations coupled with ongoing annual funding from newly generated Retail Delivery Fee revenues and commitments of annual General Fund transfers. These funds have made multimodal accessibility and safety improvements possible for the first time in decades for many Colorado communities.

Program Goals

The MMOF program seeks to fund multimodal transportation projects throughout the state because, in addition to the general benefits that it provides to all Coloradans, a complete and integrated multimodal transportation system:
(a) benefits seniors by making aging in place more feasible.
(b) benefits residents of rural areas and Disproportionately Impacted (DI) Communities by providing them with flexible public transportation services.
(c) provides enhanced mobility for persons with disabilities.
(d) provides safe routes to schools for children, and
(e) Reduces emissions of air pollutants and Greenhouse Gases that contribute to adverse environmental effects, including but not limited to Climate Change and adverse Human Health Effects.

Eligible Projects

Grants are eligible for the following multimodal projects, including capital or operating costs for:

  • Fixed route and on-demand transit
  • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs
  • Multimodal mobility projects enabled by new technology
  • Multimodal transportation studies
  • Bicycle or pedestrian projects
  • Modeling Tools, and
  • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mitigation projects that reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) or increase multimodal travel

Match Requirements

MMOF-funded projects require a 50% funding match, which means that at least 50% of an awarded project’s budget must come from other sources. Those matching funds may be from any federal, state, or local source, including funds that may already be matching other awarded funds.

Reduced Match Requirements. The Transportation Commission adopted a resolution that automatically reduces or eliminates match requirements for certain local governments based on a formula of economic indicators. See the Match Rate Requirements and Program Guide in the supporting documents below for details.

How to Apply

Applications for funding are offered by and awarded separately by each TPR and may follow different timelines and schedules.

Interested Applicants: Agencies interested in seeking project funding through the Program should first review the Program Guide below and contact their respective TPR or MPO Contact to engage in their individual selection processes.

Note - Calls for projects are generally not expected again until some time in 2027 or later, and additional funding is not available until FY2031.

Guidance & Resources

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Program Inquiries

General program or project questions may be directed to the MMOF program inbox at [email protected] or to the following MMOF points-of-contact:

Funding Availability

Applicants should inquire with their Rural Transportation Planning organization for information on current funding amounts available.

Eligible Applicants

Funding may be awarded to any agency or organization with the authority to lead an eligible MMOF project, including, but not limited to, state & local governments, special-purpose government agencies, transit agencies, school districts, and non-profits.