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NHCOG wins $350,000 Safe Streets grant; HRSA mental-health project continues and region included in federal rural health plans

Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) · February 20, 2026
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Summary

NHCOG reported a $350,000 Safe Streets for All grant for a safety action plan and ongoing consultant selection for a bus stop amenity study. Separately, the HRSA adolescent mental health grant is on track and the region's proposal was included in Connecticut's $154 million federal Rural Health Transformation application, potentially bringing up to $500,000/year.

NHCOG reported several grant successes and progress on regional health and transportation initiatives.

Transportation: Staff reported NHCOG received $350,000 for a Safe Streets for All safety action plan; the grant agreement has been submitted to the Federal Highway Administration for review and authorization. The council is reviewing four consultant proposals for a bus stop amenity study, and three finalists will provide…

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