FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant
Department of Transportation
Sustainable Communities support/implement local/regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects that further a region’s RTP SCS and contribute to GHG reduction. Strategic Partnerships support Federal Planning Factors and transportation/multimodal planning studies in partnership…
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Helps public agencies and tribal governments pay for transportation planning projects that reduce greenhouse gases. Grants range from $50,000 to $700,000, with some projects needing to match 11% of the funding.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Provides funding for local/regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects in California. This supports Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS) and contributes to GHG reduction goals. It also funds transportation/multimodal planning studies in partnership with Caltrans, addressing regional, interregional, and statewide needs of the State Highway System, with an aim to improve public health, social equity, environmental justice, and the environment.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: transportation, land use planning
Region: California
Demographics: tribal governments
Other Criteria: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Eligible planning projects must have a transportation nexus per Article XIX Sections 2 and 3 of the California Constitution, Projects must directly benefit the multimodal transportation system, Letter of Intent Required, Sustainable Communities grants require an 11.47% local match (Native American Tribal Governments are exempt), Strategic Partnerships grants require a 20% local match, Strategic Partnerships-Transit grants require an 11.47% local match
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Read the full grant guidelines
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application online
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/fy-2027-28-sustainable-transportation-planning-grant/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- 10/9/26Application deadlineSpring 2027Expected award announcementExpire June 30, 2030Period of performance
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- No
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Costs associated with multimodal transportation and land use planning projects
- Costs related to achieving GHG reduction targets
- Costs for planning projects with a transportation nexus
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 11.47%
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Cumulative government assistance allowed.
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation to prove matching funds is required but not specified.
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $700,000 (minimum $50,000).
The application deadline is October 9, 2026.
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