2026 LCI Application
The 2026 LCI Application opens at ! The deadline for submittal is end of day .
Program Overview
Since 2000, the LCI program has invested nearly $390 million in 126 communities throughout the Atlanta region. These funds pay for planning studies and the construction of transportation projects such as sidewalks and trails, road diets and complete streets, and intersection improvements, to create vibrant and connected downtowns, town centers, and transit oriented developments. The ARC board has allocated $1 billion through 2050 for transportation projects resulting from completed LCI studies.
As part of ARC's celebration of this groundbreaking program, we are pleased to share the Livable Centers Initiative 25 Year Impact Report, LCI 25 Executive Summary, and LCI 25 StoryMap.
Program Goals:
One of the outcomes of the 25 Year Impact Report is the revision of the LCI program's goals, which directly align with three of ARC's agency goals:
- Healthy, Safe, Livable Communities: Create multimodal developments that prioritize connectivity, public health, and safety for people of all ages.
- A Competitive Economy: Maximize the economic potential of downtowns and transit nodes with a diverse mix of housing, jobs, and community services.
- Diverse Stakeholder Engagement: Empower and engage all stakeholders through comprehensive and impactful community outreach.
Livable Centers Initiative Application Guidebook
Take a look at the application guidebook to learn more about program goals and application requirements.
Call for Projects
The 2026 Call for Projects will open in January.
- December - Ideas Exchange:
Ideas Exchange at the Land Use Coordinating Committee (LUCC) Meeting (Location TBD) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. - January - Application Opens & Call for Projects:
Call for Projects at LUCC Meeting (Location TBD) and application submittal window opens on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. - February - Application Closes:
Application submittal window closes end of day (11:59 PM) on Friday, February 27, 2026. - May - Awardees Announced:
ARC announces studies selected for funding at the board meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026; applicants will be notified of a decision prior to the meeting.
Contract Guidance and Requirements
Please see the ARC Contract Guidance and Requirements for further information on receiving federal funds, including procurement procedures and subcontracting requirements.
LCI Transportation
Communities that have completed an LCI study are eligible to apply for funding for transportation projects that support the goals of their study and the program as a whole. Funding for LCI transportation projects comes through ARC’s Transportation Improvement Program.
ARC held a solicitation for LCI Project Implementation Proposals in the Fall of 2021. Project announcement has been be made on the LCI Transportation Program page.
Resources
- Search LCI Database
Search our database of LCI studies and plan updates completed by LCI Recipients. - LCI Interactive Map
View where LCI communities are located throughout the region. - LCI GIS Data and Information
