Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
Caltrans funds projects that advance sustainable, innovative, and community-focused transportation planning to improve mobility, equity, and climate resilience in California.
Funder: California Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically varies by project; awards generally support planning activities, with past grants ranging from ~$50,000 to $500,000 per project.
Summary: Supports innovative, sustainable, and community-focused transportation planning projects that advance mobility, accessibility, and climate resilience in California.
Description
The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants program, administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), funds projects that advance sustainable transportation planning throughout California. The program emphasizes multimodal systems, integrated planning, community engagement, and innovative approaches to transportation challenges. Projects should aim to improve mobility, accessibility, and environmental outcomes, address climate change, promote equity, and support the long-term needs of California communities. Grants support the development of comprehensive transportation plans, foster partnerships among regional and local agencies, and encourage new solutions that align with state sustainability and resilience goals.
