State Transit Programs (SB-1 LPP/STIP/Prop. 1A/TCRP/Prop 116/Prop 1B-SLPP)
Caltrans State Transit Programs fund innovative transit, ferry, and rail projects to improve mobility, safety, and sustainability across California’s transportation systems.
Funder: California Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Formulaic Program Cycle 2) | October 2026 (Voter approval info for eligibility verification) | December 2026 (Formulaic Program applications due) | January 2027 (Competitive Program applications due)
Funding Amounts: $200 million annually statewide; typical awards vary by program and jurisdiction, with minimums of $100,000 (formulaic) and competitive grants ranging from $1M–$5M+ depending on population.
Summary: Supports transit, ferry, and rail projects statewide through formulaic and competitive funding for agencies with voter-approved or imposed transportation fees/taxes.
Key Information: 1:1 local match required (reduced for small jurisdictions); eligibility limited to agencies with dedicated transportation revenues.
Description
The State Transit Programs, administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in partnership with the California Transportation Commission (CTC), provide substantial funding for transit, ferry, and rail capital projects through a suite of state programs (including SB-1 Local Partnership Program, STIP, Prop 1A, TCRP, Prop 116, and Prop 1B-SLPP). The flagship SB-1 Local Partnership Program (LPP) offers both formulaic and competitive funding to support transportation improvements, incentivizing local investment in transportation infrastructure and rewarding jurisdictions with dedicated transportation revenues. The program aims to improve mobility, safety, and sustainability across California's state and local transportation systems.
