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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Section 190 Grade Separation Program

    Open Date
    Jan 27, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000,000 – $15,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5293
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Section 190 Grade Separation Program is a Department of Transportation competitive grant program that provides $15 million each year to local agencies for the construction of grade separation projects.

    The intent of the Grade Separation Program is to improve safety and expedite the movement of vehicles by eliminating highway-rail crossing at grade with a grade separation.

     

     

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California

    View Full Grant Details: Section 190 Grade Separation Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    FTA 5311(f) Intercity Bus FFY 21

    Open Date
    Dec 2, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    47%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,766,552
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7835
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

     

    Program Summary:  The overall goal of the program is to support intercity travel needs of residents in non-urbanized areas by providing transit connection from rural areas to larger urban areas. Each state is required spend 15 percent of its annual Section 5311 apportionment to support the program (FTA 9040.1G, Ch.8) on  FTA 5311(f).

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

    Rural populated areas to urban hubs.

    View Full Grant Details: FTA 5311(f) Intercity Bus FFY 21>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)

    Open Date
    Jan 29, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $90,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5326
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Intent of the FLAP Grant program is to provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within Federal Lands that are owned or maintained by a State, County, Local Government, or Tribe.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to Federal lands; typically within 10 miles of the boundary.

    View Full Grant Details: Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    AHSC Round 6

    Open Date
    Feb 26, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Strategic Growth Council
    Match Funding?
    90%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $800,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000 – $30,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Strategic Growth Council
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1221
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    • Loan
    Purpose

    The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program makes it easier for Californians to drive less by making sure housing, jobs, and key destinations are accessible by walking, biking, and transit.   https://sgc.ca.gov/programs/ahsc/

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

    AHSC is a statewide grant program committed to geographic equity.   Project Area type targets are as follows:(A) Target forty five (45) percent of funds available as designated in the NOFA to TOD Project Area applications.(B) Target thirty five (35) percent of funds available as designated in the NOFA to ICP Project Area applications.(C) Target ten (10) percent of funds available as designated in the NOFA to RIPA applications.

    View Full Grant Details: AHSC Round 6>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $650,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TDA17
    Portal ID
    6181
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This competitive tire grant program provides opportunities to divert waste tires from landfills, prevent illegal tire dumping, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. The Program provides assistance to civil engineers in solving a variety of engineering challenges using Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA), which is produced from shredded tires, is lightweight, free-draining, and a less expensive alternative to conventional aggregates.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jul 21, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,549,703
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TRP14
    Portal ID
    6442
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This competitive tire grant program provides opportunities to divert waste tires from landfills, prevent illegal tire dumping, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. The Program promotes markets for recycled surfacing products derived from only CA-generated waste tires. It is aimed at encouraging first-time/limited users of rubberized pavement in two project types – Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Hot-Mix and Rubberized Chip Seal.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants with a median household income less than 80 percent of the statewide median household income and whose grant request seeks a majority of funding (greater than 50 percent) for a greenway shall be given priority funding.

    Please visit our grants website for a complete description and additional grant specific information.

     

    View Full Grant Details: Rubberized Pavement Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Strategic Partnerships

    Open Date
    Sep 7, 2021
    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
    5368
    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

    Strategic Partnerships Transit

    Open Date
    Sep 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5371
    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
    Sep 7, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $699,999
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5365
    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

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2021

    Open Date
    Aug 17, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,160,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6622
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Authorized by Section 203 of the Stafford Act, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. FMA is authorized by Section1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (NFIA), 42 U.S.C. 4104c, with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2021>/span>