Public Transit & Shared Mobility

Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Program (Formerly known as BUILD) – U.S. Department of Transportation
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Who is Eligible

State and local government entities, counties, Native American tribal governments, transit agencies, port authorities, and MPOs.

What it Funds

Roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, and multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional projects.

When to Apply

Applications will be accepted from December 14, 2022 to February 28, 2023

Available Funds

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.

Award Size


Medium to Large

Level of Effort to Apply


High

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

MPOs, regional transportation planning agencies, transit agencies; cities and counties, Native American tribal governments, JPAs, and local transportation authorities.

What it Funds

Local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the development of climate adaptation plans

When to Apply

Applications for the FY 2023-24 funding cycle have a deadline of March 9, 2023.

Available Funds

$50 million is available in the current funding cycle (2023/24).

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program: Strategic Partnerships – California Department of Transportation
Deadline: March 9, 2023
Who is Eligible

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.

What it Funds

Planning projects that address needs on the State Highway System and multimodal transit planning projects.

When to Apply

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.

Available Funds

Approximately $4.5 million with a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $500,000 per award.

Award Size


Small

Level of Effort to Apply


Low

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

Government entities, nonprofits, and California Native American Tribes. Other organizations may partner as sub-applicants.

What it Funds

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.

When to Apply

Applications for Window 2 will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting March 1, 2023, at 9:00 AM. 

Available Funds

$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.

Award Size


Small to Medium

Level of Effort to Apply


Medium to High

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

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.

What it Funds

Transit agency operating and capital expenditures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility, with a priority of serving disadvantaged communities.

When to Apply

The final FY21/22 Allocation Request applications are due Friday, March 24, 2023.

Available Funds

$146 million available (FY 2019/2020). Eligible agencies receive 50% of funding as a proportion of population size and 50% based on fare revenue.

Award Size


Small to Medium

Level of Effort to Apply


High

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

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.

What it Funds

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.

When to Apply

Applications for Round 7 are currently being accepted with a deadline of April 4, 2023.

Available Funds

Approximately $750 million is available in the current funding cycle.

Award Size


Medium to Large

Level of Effort to Apply


High

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

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.

What it Funds

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.

When to Apply

Applications are typically accepted on an annual basis. Applications for the FY23/24 funding cycle have a deadline of April 13, 2023

Available Funds

Approximately $469.45 is available in competitive grants for FY23/24.

Award Size


Small, Medium, and Large

Level of Effort to Apply

To be determined

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

States, local government entities, Native American tribes, and designated recipients.

What it Funds

Purchase or lease of low or no emission buses and related equipment, facilities, workforce development and training.

When to Apply

Applications for the current funding cycle have a deadline of April 13, 2023.

Available Funds

Approximately $1.22 billion in competitive grants is available for the current funding cycle.

Award Size


Small to Medium

Level of Effort to Apply


Medium

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

Public agencies, transit agencies, and federally recognized tribal governments. Non-profits may be subapplicants and are encouraged to partner with eligible applicants.

What it Funds

Projects that beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces.

When to Apply

The call for projects for Cycle 2 was released on February 14, 2023, with applications due on April 28, 2023, by 5:00 PM.

Available Funds

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.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

HVIP Approved Dealers, purchasers, and fleets, HVIP-eligible OEM.

What it Funds

Provides discounts at the time of sale to vehicle purchasers.

When to Apply

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.

Available 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

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (RC:H2B) Pilot Program – Construction Capital Grants – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
Who is Eligible

Local, Regional, or State Transportation Agencies, Joint Powers Authority, and Tribal Governments

What it Funds

Conversion of key underutilized highways in the State into multi-modal corridors to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure.

When to Apply

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.

 

Available Funds

$111.75 million is available in FY 22/23.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards (RC:H2B) Pilot Program – Planing Grants – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Deadline: Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
Who is Eligible

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.

What it Funds

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.

When to Apply

The next call for applications will be released in Late Spring/Early Summer 2023, with applications due in Late Summer/Early Fall 2023.

Available Funds

$37.25 million is available in FY 22/23.

Award Size
Level of Effort to Apply
Competitiveness
To be determined
Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program – Federal Transit Administration
Deadline: Ongoing
Who is Eligible

State or local government authorities.

What it Funds

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.

When to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until up to eight grants are awarded, subject to funding availability.

Available Funds

$225 million (2020).

Award Size


Large

Level of Effort to Apply

To be determined

Competitiveness
To be determined
Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program – California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
Deadline: Ongoing
Who is Eligible

Cities, counties, special districts, assessment districts, JPAs, and nonprofits.

What it Funds

Local streets, highways, drainage, water, sewer, waste, transit, parks, and other public utilities and facilities.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The ISRF Board considers applications at monthly meetings.

Available Funds

$50,000 – $25 million loans, with terms for the useful life of the project up to a maximum of 30 years.

Award Size


Small, Medium, and Large

Level of Effort to Apply


Medium to High

Competitiveness

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
Who is Eligible

Owners of transit buses, school buses, and shuttle buses, Native American Tribes, agencies that are the lessors of applicable transit.

What it Funds

New zero-emission replacement buses for owners of transit, school and shuttle buses.

When to Apply

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.

Available Funds

$130 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis in 2019.

Award Size


Small to Medium

Level of Effort to Apply

To be determined

Competitiveness
To be determined

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