Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program
Forecasted
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program supports public agencies and nonprofits undertaking environmental projects to mitigate the impacts of new or modified transportation facilities in California.
Funder: California Transportation Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (2027 solicitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5 million per grant
Summary: Funds environmental enhancement and mitigation projects linked to the impacts of new or modified transportation facilities.
Key Information: No competitive solicitation is planned for 2026; a 2027 solicitation depends on available funding.
Description
Established by the California Legislature in 1989, the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program supports projects that address the environmental effects of constructing new transportation facilities or modifying existing ones. Projects may mitigate those effects directly or indirectly, but must contribute to mitigation of a related transportation facility’s environmental impacts.
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) administers the program, evaluates proposals and recommends projects for funding. The California Transportation Commission awards grants from CNRA’s recommendations. Supported work includes urban forestry to offset vehicle emissions, acquisition or enhancement of resource lands, and mitigation or environmental enhancement beyond the scope of the agency assessing a proposed transportation improvement.
