Regional Surface Transportation Program Competitive Grants
This grant funds science-driven transportation research and infrastructure projects in Monterey County, focusing on safety, multimodal mobility, and innovative improvements to roads, transit, and active transportation.
Funder: Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2029 (Competitive Grant full application) | June 2029 (Quick-Build / Pilot Project full application)
Funding Amounts: Annual apportionments typically $3–4 million; recent cycles have $15M+ available for Competitive Grants and $1–2M for Quick-Build/Pilot Projects; typical project duration is 2–3 years.
Summary: Supports transportation projects in Monterey County, including local roads, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements, via competitive and quick-build grants.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for the latest cycle details.
Description
The Regional Surface Transportation Program, managed by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), provides funding to local agencies within Monterey County for a broad range of transportation projects. These include improvements to local roads, transit systems, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Funding is distributed through both competitive grants and a Quick-Build/Pilot Project Program, with an emphasis on projects that improve safety, serve disadvantaged communities, advance multimodal mobility, and support regional transportation plans. The program utilizes state-exchanged federal funds, offering flexibility for local agencies in project delivery.
