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 expanded the goals of the MMOF program and dedicated a significant portion of the State’s COVID Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) in addition to generating annual state revenues for the program. 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

Local MMOF Program funded projects require a 50% funding match, in that at least 50% of an awarded project’s budget must come from other sources. Those matching funds may be from any eligible federal, state, or local source. However, the Transportation Commission has granted, by formula, reduced or eliminated match requirements for certain local governments. See the program guidance in the supporting documents for details.

How to Apply

Local MMOF funds are distributed by formula among Colorado’s 15 Transportation Planning Regions (TPR). Application and project selection processes are conducted separately within each TPR.

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

Guidance & Resources

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 TPR Contacts for information on current funding amounts available.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible recipients include but are not limited to local governments, transit agencies, school districts, non-profits or other sponsors of eligible multimodal projects.