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MCAG Releases Draft Framework for 21 Day Comment Period

Based on the input and feedback received, MCAG proposes a Draft REAP 2.0 Program Framework that consists of two major components:

Local Suballocation Grant Program (25%) to cities and the County to implement sixth cycle housing elements with an emphasis on supporting activities that meet all the REAP 2.0 objectives

  1. Rezoning and updating planning documents, development standards, and zoning ordinances, including general plans, community plans, and specific plans.
  2. Performing infrastructure planning and upgrades, including for sewers, water systems, transit, active transportation, or other public facilities necessary to enable reduction in Per Capita VMT and accelerate infill development 
  3. Revamping local planning processes to accelerate infill development
  4. Completing environmental clearance to eliminate the need for project-specific review for infill development

Regional Competitive Grant Program (75%) developed and administered by MCAG that supports all REAP 2.0 objectives

  1. Proposed primary applicants to include local jurisdictions and transit agencies
  2. Priority focus on implementation projects
  3. Guidelines, criteria, and application will be developed in early 2023

MCAG welcomes comments on the draft program framework and encourages comments and feedback to be submitted to meg.prince@mcagov.org by November 29, 2022. The MCAG Governing Board will be asked to approve a draft program framework for inclusion in MCAG’s full application which is due to the State by December 31, 2022.  

REAP 2.0 DRAFT FRAMEWORK


MCAG Launches Online Survey, Hosts Regional REAP 2.0 Workshops

MCAG is seeking your feedback! Following the launch of our online survey to gather feedback, MCAG is hosting facilitated discussions to hear from community members about their priorities to inform our Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (REAP 2.0) grant application to the state. REAP 2.0 is a flexible program that seeks to accelerate infill housing development, reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), increase housing supply at all affordability levels, affirmatively further fair housing, and facilitate the implementation of adopted regional and local plans to achieve these goals. MCAG is eligible for up to $3.9 million in funding.  

Facilitated discussions will occur from October 10th to October 21st and will be both in-person and virtual. More information about the virtual and in person sessions can be found here. Workshops will have Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi and Portuguese interpretation.

REAP 2.0 Funding Timeline

Phase Complete

Summer 2022

HCD released final guidelines and notice of funding availability


Phase in Progress
Current Phase

Fall 2022

Outreach activities and development of program framework

Future Phase

December 31, 2022

Deadline to submit application for REAP 2.0 Program funds 


Future Phase

Spring 2023

Develop competitive grant program including guidelines, criteria, and application process

Future Phase

Summer 2023

Call for applications for competitive grant program

Future Phase

Summer/early Fall 2023

Applications due for MCAG’s competitive grant program


Future Phase

Late 2023

Competitive grants awarded and funding agreements executed 

Future Phase

June 30, 2024

Deadline for REAP 2.0 recipient to encumber funds

Future Phase

June 30, 2026

Deadline for REAP 2.0 funds to be expended


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In-Person Workshops

Please join us at one of our in-person community workshop to learn more about this funding and Help identify solutions to housing and climate in Merced County.

Children's stations and refreshments will be provided

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October
2022

Livingston

9 a.m.


Livingston Council Chambers

663 Main Street

Livingston, CA 95334

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October
2022

Merced

12 p.m.


Merced City Hall

Sam Pipes Room

678 W. 18th Street

Merced, CA 95340

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October
2022

Los Banos

4:45 p.m.


College Greens Building

1815 Scripps Drive

Los Banos, CA 93635

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Tell us about the ways you would like MCAG's REAP 2.0 funding to be used by filling out the survey below.

REAP 2.0 Funding Survey

REAP 2.0 Final Guidelines

Final Guidelines for Metropolitan Planning Organizations

REAP 2.0 Final Guidelines

REAP 2.0 Framework Paper and Survey

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REAP 2.0 Framework Paper and Survey

Maximum Allocation Amounts

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