FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is offering the FY 2027‑28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant to support public agencies and tribal governments in developing multimodal transportation and land‑use planning projects that advance Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategies and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions. Funding is drawn from SB 1 and includes three tracks—Sustainable Communities, Strategic Partnerships, and Strategic Partnerships‑Transit—each with its own matching‑fund requirements and award ranges. Applicants must demonstrate a transportation nexus, meet local match percentages (11.47% or 20% depending on track), and submit an online application by 9 Oct 2026. • Eligible applicants: California public agencies and tribal governments. • Funding available: ≈ $17.9 M (Sustainable Communities), $1.5 M (Strategic Partnerships), $3 M (Strategic Partnerships‑Transit). • Award size per project: $50,000 – $700,000 (varies by track). • Matching‑fund requirement: 11.47 % (Sustainable Communities & Strategic Partnerships‑Transit) or 20 % (Strategic Partnerships); tribal governments exempt from match. • Application deadline: 9 Oct 2026 17:00 UTC; award announcement expected Spring 2027. • Period of performance: Through 30 Jun 2030 (≈ 3 years). • Funding method: Reimbursement after entering a Restricted Grant Agreement with Caltrans. • No letter of intent required; 11 % local match required. • Contact for questions: Kevin Mariant (916) 698‑4612, [email protected].