Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program: Strategic Partnerships – California Department of Transportation
Deadline: February 12, 2021 5 PM PST
MPOs and RTPAs. Transit agencies, universities and community colleges, Native American Tribal Governments, local governments, counties, CBOs, nonprofits, and other public entities may apply as sub-applicants.
Planning projects that address needs on the State Highway System and multimodal transit planning projects.
Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Typically, a call for proposals is announced in late summer, followed by an application deadline in fall. The final grant application guide has been released and applications are currently being accepted, with a deadline of February 12, 2021 by 5:00 PM PST.
$1.5 million for state highway system projects and $3 million for transit projects (2020/2021), with a minimum of $100,000 ($75,000 for rural RTPAs for transit projects) and a maximun of $500,000 per award.
Small
Low
11 out of 14 proposals funded (FY 2020/2021).
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program: Sustainable Communities Competitive – California Department of Transportation
Deadline: February 12, 2021 5 PM PST
MPOs, RTPAs, transit agencies, cities and counties (with compliant housing housing elements), Native American tribal governments, and public transportation entities. CBOs, nonprofits, and other public entities may only apply as sub-applicants.
Local and regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects that further the region’s RTP/SCS, contribute to GHG reduction, and address the needs of disadvantaged communities.
Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Typically, a call for proposals is announced in late summer, followed by an application deadline in fall. The final grant application guide has been released and applications are currently being accepted, with a deadline of February 12, 2021 by 5:00 PM PST.
Approximately $17 million, with a minimum of $50,000 for disadvantaged and Native American Tribal communities and $100,000 for all other applicants, and a maximum of $700,000 per award.
Small
Low
77 out of 178 proposals funded (FY 2020/21).
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program: Sustainable Communities Formula – California Department of Transportation
Deadline: February 12, 2021 5 PM PST
MPOs.
Local and regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects that further the region’s RTP SCS (where applicable), contribute to the State’s GHG reduction targets, and assist in achieving the Caltrans Mission and Grant Program Objectives. Formula funding may also be used to administer a regional competitive grant program.
Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Typically, a call for proposals is announced in late summer, followed by an application deadline in fall. The final grant application guide has been released and applications are currently being accepted, with a deadline of February 12, 2021 by 5:00 PM PST.
$12.5 million will be distributed to the MPOs on a formula basis. Formula grant allocations are listed in section 3.5 of the guidelines.
To be determined
To be determined
This program provides formula funding. See Section 3.5 of the guidelines for formula grant allocations by MPO.
Regional Park Program (Proposition 68) – California Department of Parks and Recreation
Deadline: November 5, 2021
Counties, regional park districts, special districts, joint powers authorities, and nonprofits.
Acquisition for new or enhanced public access and use. Development to create or renovate multiuse trails, regional sports complexes, visitor and other support facilities.
Applications are due November 5, 2021. More information about this up-coming funding round will be announced as application workshops are held on January 14, 19, 28, and February 2, 2021.
$23,125,000 are available for competitive grants. With a minimum award of $200,000 and a maximum award of $3,000,000.
Small to Medium
To be determined
Rural Recreation and Tourism Program (Proposition 68) – California Department of Parks and Recreation
Deadline: November 5, 2021
Cities, counties, and special districts in nonurbanized areas.
Acquisition and development of new recreational opportunities and facilities in nonurbanized counties with populations of less than 500,000 people and low population densities per square mile.
Applications are due November 5, 2021. More information about this up-coming funding round will be announced as application workshops are held at dates to be determined in January and February 2021.
$23,125,000 are available for competitive grants. With a minimum award of $200,000 and a maximum award of $3,000,000.
Small to Medium
To be determined