Active Transportation Program – California Department of Transportation
Cities, counties, tribes, MPOs, transit agencies, school districts, and nonprofits (recreational trails only).
Sidewalks, bike lanes, trails, Safe Routes to School programs, and pedestrian and bicycle plans.
Call for proposals typically announced every other year. It is anticipated that the guidelines and the call for projects will be announced on March 25, 2020, with applications due June 15, 2020.
$440 million statewide in Cycle 5 (2019). Priority is given to disadvantaged communities.
Small, Medium, and Large
High
44 out of 553 proposals funded (2018/2019).
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program – Strategic Growth Council
Local governments, transportation and transit agencies, nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, JPAs, K-12 schools, college and university districts, and federally-recognized Native American tribes.
Affordable housing and transportation infrastructure, including active transportation and transit projects and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The most recent application cycle closed February 11, 2020.
$550 million is available in the current funding Round 5 (FY 2019/2020). The maximum award amount is $30 million (no more than $60 million to a single developer per funding round), with a minimum of $1 million for TOD, ICP and RIPA Project Areas.
Medium to Large
High
25 out of 47 proposals funded (FY 2018/2019).
California River Parkways Grant Program – California Natural Resources Agency
Public agencies and nonprofits.
Trails for walking and bicycling with a river or stream linkage, or other river parkway projects.
Applications are accepted as funding is available. Concept proposals for the current funding cycle will be accepted from August 15 through September 27, 2018. Subsequently, successful applicants will be invited to submit a complete application.
Approximately $7 million (2018).
Small
Medium
23 out of 52 proposals funded (2015/2016).
Regional Parks Program (Proposition 68) – California Department of Parks and Recreation
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.
To be announced following adoption of project solicitation and evaluation guidelines.
Upon appropriation by the California State Legislature, it is anticipated that $23,125,000 will be available for competitive grants.
To be determined
To be determined
Rural Recreation and Tourism Program (Proposition 68) – California Department of Parks and Recreation
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.
An application due date will be announced when the application guide is finalized.
Upon appropriation by the California State Legislature, it is anticipated that $23,125,000 will be available for competitive grants.
To be determined
To be determined
Safe Routes to Parks Activating Communities Program – Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Nonprofits.
Safe Routes to Parks action plans and implementation activities such as acquiring rights-of-way, maintenance, and street design.
The most recent application period closed in December 2018.
12 projects nationwide were awarded $12,500 each (2019).
Small
Low
Sustainable Communities Grant – California Department of Transportation
MPOs, RTPAs, transit agencies, cities, counties, Native American tribal governments, and public transportation entities. Nonprofits, universities and community colleges may apply as sub-applicants.
Plans for walking, bicycling, and safe routes to school.
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 most recent funding cycle closed in October 2019.
$29.5 Million (2019/2020).
Small
Low
65 out of 138 proposals funded (FY 2018/2019).
Transformative Climate Communities Program Implementation Grant – Strategic Growth Council
CBOs, local governments, nonprofits (including coalitions of associations), philanthropic organizations and foundations, faith-based organizations, community development finance institutions, community development corporations, JPAs, and Native American tribal governments. There must be a minimum of one lead applicant, in addition to co-applicants.
Applicants must implement at least three projects associated with the following strategies: equitable housing and neighborhood development, affordable housing land acquisition, transit access and mobility, solar installation and energy efficiency, water efficiency, recycling and waste management, urban greening and green infrastructure, land conservation, health and well-being. The list of eligible activities and fundable elements are defined in Appendix B of the Round 3 Program Guidelines.
Applications are due February 28, 2020.
Two grant awards of $28.2 million each for Round 3 (FY 2019/2020).
Large
High
2 out of 4 proposals funded in Round 2 (FY 2018/2019).