Active 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. The next call for proposals will be in Spring 2020.

$440 million statewide in Cycle 5 (2019). Priority is given to disadvantaged communities.

44 out of 553 proposals funded (2018/2019).

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.

Proposals are currently being accepted, with applications due February 11, 2019.

$395 million (2018/2019).

19 out of 54 proposals funded (2017/2018), 14 of which are located in or benefit CalEnviroScreen 3.0 disadvantaged communities.

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).

23 out of 52 proposals funded (2015/2016).

Local agencies, state conservatories, federally recognized Native American tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation list, JPAs and nonprofits.

Active transportation infrastructure and other enhancements which promote non-motorized access to parks and outdoor recreational areas.

To be announced following adoption of project solicitation and evaluation guidelines.

$30 Million.

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.

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 in 2019.

Upon appropriation by the California State Legislature, it is anticipated that $23,125,000 will be available for competitive grants.

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.

10 awardees nationwide will receive a grant of $12,500.

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 application period closed in November 2018.

$29.5 Million (2019/2020).

65 out of 138 proposals funded (FY 2018/2019).