Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Program (Formerly known as BUILD) – U.S. Department of Transportation
Deadline: February 28, 2023
State and local government entities, counties, Native American tribal governments, transit agencies, port authorities, and MPOs.
Roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, and multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional projects.
Applications will be accepted from December 14, 2022 to February 28, 2023
A total of $1.5 billion is available for the FY 2023. The minimum grant award is $5 million, except that for projects located in rural areas, the minimum award size is $1 million. Grants may not be greater than $25 million.
Medium to Large
High
90 projects were funded in 2021, 4 of which are in California.
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program: Climate Adaptation Planning Grants – California Department of Transportation
Deadline: March 9, 2023
MPOs, regional transportation planning agencies, transit agencies; cities and counties, Native American tribal governments, JPAs, and local transportation authorities.
Local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the development of climate adaptation plans
Applications for the FY 2023-24 funding cycle have a deadline of March 9, 2023.
$50 million is available in the current funding cycle (2023/24).
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program: Strategic Partnerships – California Department of Transportation
Deadline: March 9, 2023
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 typically accepted on an annual basis, with a call for proposals announced in late summer followed by an application deadline in the fall. Applications for the FY 2023-24 funding cycle have a deadline of March 9, 2023.
Approximately $4.5 million with a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $500,000 per award.
Small
Low
9 out of 14 proposals funded (FY 2020/2021).
Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program: Mobility Project Vouchers – California Air Resources Board
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Government entities, nonprofits, and California Native American Tribes. Other organizations may partner as sub-applicants.
Zero-emission car-sharing, carpooling and vanpooling, ride-sharing, bike-sharing, and innovative transit services like ike on-demand shuttles, vans, and buses in California’s historically under-served communities.
Applications for Window 2 will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting March 1, 2023, at 9:00 AM.
$33 million of available funding for the Mobility Project Voucher Window 2. Each voucher is eligible for up to $1.5 million. This includes $3 million set-aside funding for eligible Tribal Governments, $7.5 set-aside for previously awarded Community Transportation Needs Assessments, $10 million set-aside for previously awarded MPV projects, and $12.5 million for new applicants.
Small to Medium
Medium to High
This is the first round of the Voucher Pilot Program. 24 out of 41 eligible proposals for the Community Transportation needs Assessment Vouchers (CTNA) were funded (2020).
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) – California Department of Transportation
Deadline: March 24, 2023
Public transit agencies including cities, counties, MPOs, and regional transportation planning authorities that operate transit service, that are designated Transportation Development Act (TDA) recipients, and that have been included in the State Controllers Office list of approved agencies.
Transit agency operating and capital expenditures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility, with a priority of serving disadvantaged communities.
The final FY21/22 Allocation Request applications are due Friday, March 24, 2023.
$146 million available (FY 2019/2020). Eligible agencies receive 50% of funding as a proportion of population size and 50% based on fare revenue.
Small to Medium
High
Funding is provided on a non-competitive basis through formula grants. 181 projects were funded (FY 2018/2019).
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program – Strategic Growth Council
Deadline: April 4, 2023
Local governments, public housing authorities, redevelopment successor agencies, transit agencies or transit operators, RTPAs, local Transportation Commissions, Congestion Management Agencies, JPAs, school districts, facilities districts, university or community college districts, developer or program operators, and federally recognized Native American tribes.
Projects that implement land-use, housing, active transportation, transit, and agricultural land preservation practices to support infill and compact development that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and benefit disadvantaged communities.
Applications for Round 7 are currently being accepted with a deadline of April 4, 2023.
Approximately $750 million is available in the current funding cycle.
Medium to Large
High
37 proposals funded in Round 6, for a total of $808 million (2021)
Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program – Federal Transit Administration
Deadline: April 13, 2023
Designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed-route bus operators, states, or local governmental authorities that operate fixed-route bus service, and Native American tribes.
Buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities.
Applications are typically accepted on an annual basis. Applications for the FY23/24 funding cycle have a deadline of April 13, 2023
Approximately $469.45 is available in competitive grants for FY23/24.
Small, Medium, and Large
To be determined
96 projects were funded in 49 states and territories. 5 projects were funded in California (2020).
Low or No Emission Vehicle Program – Federal Transit Administration
Deadline: April 13, 2023
States, local government entities, Native American tribes, and designated recipients.
Purchase or lease of low or no emission buses and related equipment, facilities, workforce development and training.
Applications for the current funding cycle have a deadline of April 13, 2023.
Approximately $1.22 billion in competitive grants is available for the current funding cycle.
Small to Medium
Medium
49 proposals funded nationwide. 3 out of the 49 selected proposals were from the State of California (2021).
Clean California Local Grant Program – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: April 28, 2023, by 5:00 PM
Public agencies, transit agencies, and federally recognized tribal governments. Non-profits may be subapplicants and are encouraged to partner with eligible applicants.
Projects that beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces.
The call for projects for Cycle 2 was released on February 14, 2023, with applications due on April 28, 2023, by 5:00 PM.
Approximately $296 million was available in Cycle 1, with a maximum award amount of $5 million. The local match component will range from 0% to 50% of the project costs and will be based on the capacity of the community to leverage local capital.
Approximately $100 million is available for Cycle 2.
105 out of 329 projects were awarded in 2022.
Hybrid & Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) – California Air Resource Board (CARB)
Deadline: Open until funds are exhausted
HVIP Approved Dealers, purchasers, and fleets, HVIP-eligible OEM.
Provides discounts at the time of sale to vehicle purchasers.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on March 30, 2022. As of May 4, HVIP is still accepting applications.
As of June 15, 2022, HVIP still remains open for all voucher requests. While funds specifically set aside for drayage trucks have been fully subscribed, requests for drayage and all class 8 tractors will continue to be accepted and funded out of standard HVIP funds.
For FY21-22, $196.6 million is available for standard HVIP voucher requests. Additionally, the following set-aside funds will also become available: $65.5 million for public transit buses; approximately $46 million for class 8 tractors performing drayage operations; $122 million for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts
Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (RC:H2B) Pilot Program – Construction Capital Grants – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
Local, Regional, or State Transportation Agencies, Joint Powers Authority, and Tribal Governments
Conversion of key underutilized highways in the State into multi-modal corridors to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure.
The next call for applications will be released in Late Spring/Early Summer 2023, with applications due Late Summer/Early Fall 2023. Awardees will be notified in Late 2023/Early 2024.
$111.75 million is available in FY 22/23.
Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (RC:H2B) Pilot Program – Planing Grants – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
Non-profits, community-based or Faith-based Organizations, Coalition or Associations of Non-profits, Local Agencies, Regional Agencies, Joint Powers Authority, Tribal Governments, and Transit Agencies.
Plan for the conversion of key underutilized highways in the State into multi-modal corridors to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure, through community engagement, planning studies, needs assessments, project plans, and cesign cocuments, environmental review, early action implementation plans, the establishment of a community land trust.
The next call for applications will be released in Late Spring/Early Summer 2023, with applications due in Late Summer/Early Fall 2023.
$37.25 million is available in FY 22/23.
Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program – Federal Transit Administration
Deadline: Ongoing
State or local government authorities.
Transit pilot project that is a new fixed guideway capital project, small start project, or core capacity improvement project that has not entered into a full funding grant agreement with FTA.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until up to eight grants are awarded, subject to funding availability.
$225 million (2020).
Large
To be determined
Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program – California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
Deadline: Ongoing
Cities, counties, special districts, assessment districts, JPAs, and nonprofits.
Local streets, highways, drainage, water, sewer, waste, transit, parks, and other public utilities and facilities.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The ISRF Board considers applications at monthly meetings.
$50,000 – $25 million loans, with terms for the useful life of the project up to a maximum of 30 years.
Small, Medium, and Large
Medium to High
This funding program provides loans to qualified applicants on a non-competitive basis.
Zero-Emission Transit, School and Shuttle Buses – California Air Resources Board
Deadline: Ongoing
Owners of transit buses, school buses, and shuttle buses, Native American Tribes, agencies that are the lessors of applicable transit.
New zero-emission replacement buses for owners of transit, school and shuttle buses.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Funding for transit and shuttle buses is still available. However, funding for zero-emission school buses is no longer available and is currently oversubscribed.
$130 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis in 2019.
Small to Medium
To be determined