Local Partnership Program (LPP) - Competitive
Local Partnership Program (LPP) - Competitive supports California local and regional transportation agencies with capital improvements to address priority transportation needs and advance climate and equity goals.
Funder: California Transportation Commission
Due Dates: November 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Project nominations)
Funding Amounts: $151,298,000 for fiscal years 2027–28 and 2028–29; maximum $25 million per project and $40 million per applicant
Summary: Funds California transportation capital improvements proposed by local or regional agencies with transportation-dedicated taxes, tolls, or fees.
Key Information: Applicants must administer voter-approved transportation taxes, tolls, or fees, or impose fees dedicated solely to transportation improvements.
Description
The California Transportation Commission’s Local Partnership Competitive Program supports transportation improvements proposed by local and regional transportation agencies in California. Created through Senate Bill 1, the Local Partnership Program includes both formulaic and competitive funding. The competitive program seeks to address the state’s highest transportation needs while fairly distributing the economic benefits of increased investment.
The 2026 competitive cycle funds construction-phase capital projects during fiscal years 2027–28 and 2028–29. Eligible work spans highways, local roads, transit facilities and vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transportation technology, and environmental mitigation. The Commission encourages projects aligned with state climate and equity goals, including improved accessibility and meaningful participation by disadvantaged or historically impacted communities. New competitive cycles are programmed every two years.
