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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Strategic Partnerships Transit

    Open Date
    Jan 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    14813
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional multimodal transportation or public transit deficiencies in partnership with Caltrans.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Strategic Partnerships Transit>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sustainable Communities Competitive

    Open Date
    Jan 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    14816
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Encourage local and regional planning that furthers state goals, including, but not limited to, the goals and best practices cited in the Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Sustainable Communities Competitive>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Strategic Partnerships

    Open Date
    Jan 12, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    14810
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional  transportation deficiencies on the State highway system in partnership with Caltrans.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Strategic Partnerships>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Clean California Local Grant Program

    Open Date
    Apr 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $100 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27413
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CA Department of Transportation developed the Clean California Local Grant Program through which funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    This is a statewide grant opportunity.  Examples of eligible project locations may include local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, transit centers, and other public spaces. It is recommended that projects are accessible by a multimodal transportation network. One project may contain multiple locations.

    View Full Grant Details: Clean California Local Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities)

    Open Date
    Jun 14, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $51,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    28067
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Program is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding the transportation mobility options available. Provides financial assistance for transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet special transportation needs. 

     

     

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Rural Areas (pop under 50,000)

    Small Urban Area (pop between 50,000-199,999)

    Large Urbanized Areas administered by Caltrans:

    *Antioch

    *Bakersfield

    *Concord

    *Indio-Cathedral

    *Modesto

    *Murrieta-Temecula

    *Riverside-San Bernardino

    *Sacramento

    *San Francisco-Oakland

    *San Jose

    *Santa Rosa

    *Stockton 

    *Victorville-Hesperia

    *Visalia 

     

    View Full Grant Details: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards Program

    Open Date
    Jun 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $149,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    34253
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Department of Transportation is launching the Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (RC:H2B) Pilot Program. $149 million was established for the conversion of underutilized highways into multi-modal corridors to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure. The historical harm will be addressed through community-based planning to address the transportation barrier. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    The RC:H2B Pilot Program aims to invest in areas that shall clearly demonstrate a direct and meaningful benefit to an underserved community.

    View Full Grant Details: Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Strategic Partnerships Transit

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Transportation
    Portal ID
    49208
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional multimodal transportation or public transit deficiencies in partnership with Caltrans.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Strategic Partnerships Transit>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sustainable Communities Competitive

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Transportation
    Portal ID
    49214
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Encourage local and regional planning that furthers state goals, including, but not limited to, the goals and best practices cited in the Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Sustainable Communities Competitive>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Adaptation Planning Cycle 2- Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    11%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $31,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44045
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the development of climate adaptation plans, as well as project-level climate adaptation planning to identify adaptation projects and strategies for transportation infrastructure.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Climate Adaptation Planning Cycle 2- Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Strategic Partnerships

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Transportation
    Portal ID
    49217
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional  transportation deficiencies on the State highway system in partnership with Caltrans.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Strategic Partnerships>/span>