Grant Resource for California Transportation Agencies
Find the right grants.
Build stronger applications.
A centralized resource for California transportation agencies — see what's available, identify projects that align with grant requirements, and connect with consultants who can help you put together a competitive application.
40+
Programs Tracked
$5B+
Available Funding
3
Intelligence Modules
3
Counties Covered
$318M
Available now
6
Open programs
3
Modules
SS4A — FY2026 Implementation
May 26
Open
HSIP Cycle 13 — BCR + VRU
Late 2026
Upcoming
ATP Cycle 8 — Active Transport
Mar 2026
Opens Soon
OBAG 4 — Bay Area Regional
Jan 2026
Active
HSIP Cycle 13 — strategy guide available
How It Works
From grant discovery to a completed application
We help agencies reduce the time and cost to develop competitive applications — by organizing available funding, matching your projects to the right programs, and connecting you with consultants who know these grants.
1
See every available grant in one place
Federal, state, regional, and county programs organized in a single directory — with status, deadlines, funding amounts, and eligibility requirements.
2
Identify projects that fit grant requirements
Use our intelligence modules and city collision dashboards to surface projects with the strongest alignment to each grant's scoring criteria and eligible activities.
3
Understand what gets funded — and why
Explore award data from past cycles of HSIP, SS4A, and ATP to calibrate your project scope, ask amount, and application strategy before you start writing.
4
Connect with consultants to complete the application
Hand off well-organized project data and collision analysis to consultants who can help you develop the narrative — reducing scope, cost, and revision cycles.
Purpose-built tools for transportation grants
Tools that reduce your application workload
Each tool is designed to give your team — or your consultants — a head start. Less research time, better-organized data, and applications that are consistent with grant requirements.
Live Opportunity Radar
A continuously updated view of federal, state, and regional grant announcements. See what programs are currently open, what's coming up, and when deadlines fall — all in one place.
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AI Grant Matching
Our model reviews your agency's collision data and project portfolio against program requirements — helping identify which projects have the strongest case for each available grant.
View city dashboards
Award Intelligence
Understand what types of projects and programs have received funding in past cycles — across HSIP Cycles 8–12, SS4A FY22–FY25, and more — so you can calibrate your ask accordingly.
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Active Grants
Open & upcoming funding opportunities
Programs currently open or expected to open in the next 12 months for California local agencies.
Last updated: April 2026
Open — Due May 26, 2026
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) — FY2026
USDOT — Office of the Secretary
Implementation grants for agencies with an adopted Action Plan to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
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OBAG 4 — Adopted Jan 2026
One Bay Area Grant (OBAG 4)
MTC
$820M in federal funding (FFY27–30) for local transportation priorities through county CMAs. Contact your CMA for local deadlines.
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Cycle 8 — Opens March 2026
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8
Caltrans / CTC
Walking, bicycling, and Safe Routes to School projects. Cycle 8 application window expected to open March 2026.
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Cycle 13 — Expected late 2026
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 13
FHWA — via Caltrans
Formula safety funds for all public roads. An adopted CSAP qualifies as the required Local Road Safety Plan. Cycle 13 guidance expected late 2026.
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Multiple Active Calls
Alameda County Transportation Commission
CMA — Alameda County
Measure BB/CMATIP, TFCA County Program Manager, Safe Routes to Schools mini-grants, Access for All WAV grants, Comprehensive Investment Plan.
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Annual
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants
California Office of Traffic Safety
Behavioral safety programs: DUI enforcement, pedestrian/bicycle safety, speed enforcement. Federal Section 402/405 funds with no local match required.
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Program Directory
Every funding source, all in one place
All active, upcoming, and ongoing transportation funding programs for California local agencies.
Last updated: April 2026
Federal Programs — USDOT / FHWA
8 programs
Open — Due May 26, 2026
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) — FY2026
USDOT — Office of the Secretary
Planning, demonstration, and implementation grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Implementation grants require an adopted Action Plan.
View ProgramClosed — Was Feb 24, 2026
BUILD — Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
USDOT (formerly RAISE)
Capital investments in surface transportation with significant local or regional impact. Awards expected June 2026.
View ProgramFY2026 NOFO — Check for updates
INFRA — Nationally Significant Freight & Highway
USDOT — FHWA
Nationally or regionally significant freight and highway projects. FY2026 NOFO not yet released as of April 2026.
View ProgramCycle 13 — Expected late 2026
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
FHWA — via Caltrans
Formula funds for safety projects on all public roads. Cycle 12 awarded $299.6M to 288 projects. An adopted CSAP qualifies as the required Local Road Safety Plan.
View ProgramCheck for FY2026 NOFO
PROTECT — Promoting Resilient Operations
FHWA
Discretionary grants for resilience improvements addressing climate change, extreme weather, and natural disasters.
View ProgramOngoing
CMAQ — Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
FHWA — via MTC
Projects that reduce emissions from transportation: signal coordination, alternative fuels, transit, bicycle/pedestrian. Distributed through OBAG.
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Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
FHWA — via MTC
Flexible funding for roads, bridges, transit capital, pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure. Distributed through MTC's OBAG program.
View ProgramOngoing
FHWA Competitive Grant Programs — Master Matrix
FHWA
All FHWA competitive grant programs organized by applicant type and eligible activities. Essential reference for identifying which programs your agency qualifies for.
View MatrixState Programs — Caltrans / CTC / OTS
10 programs
FY26-27 Closed — Nov 21, 2025
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants (STPG)
Caltrans — Division of Transportation Planning
Sustainable Communities and Strategic Partnerships grants. FY27-28 call expected September 2026.
View ProgramCycle 8 — Opens March 2026
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8
Caltrans / CTC
Walking and bicycling projects, Safe Routes to School, recreational trails. Cycle 8 applications expected to open March 2026.
View ProgramAnnual
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grants
California Office of Traffic Safety
Behavioral safety programs with no local match required. Federal Section 402/405 funds.
View ProgramCycle 13 — Expected late 2026
HSIP — Local Highway Safety Improvement
Caltrans — Division of Local Assistance
Federal safety funds for local roads. Agency must have LRSP/CSAP to apply. Cycle 12 completed (288 projects, $299.6M).
View Call for ProjectsBiennial
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
CTC / Caltrans
Multi-year capital improvement programming for capacity, safety, and operational improvements.
View ProgramAnnual
SB 1 Local Streets & Roads Program
CTC
Formula funding from the Road Repair and Accountability Act for maintenance and rehabilitation of local streets and roads.
View ProgramWatch for next cycle
Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP)
CTC
Competitive program for multimodal corridor improvements reducing congestion in highly traveled corridors.
View ProgramWatch for next cycle
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP)
CTC
Competitive grants for infrastructure improvements on federally designated trade corridors.
View ProgramRolling
Caltrans Local Assistance — All Federal Programs Portal
Caltrans — Division of Local Assistance
Central hub for all federal-aid programs administered through Caltrans, including HSIP, CMAQ, STBG, ATP, SS4A coordination.
View PortalRolling
California Grants Portal — Transportation
State of California
Statewide grants portal with filters for transportation-related funding across all state departments.
Search GrantsRegional Programs — MTC / Bay Area
5 programs
OBAG 4 — Adopted Jan 2026
One Bay Area Grant (OBAG 4)
MTC
$820M in federal funding (FFY27–30) for local transportation priorities. Contact your county CMA for local call deadlines.
View ProgramAnnual
TDA Article 3 — Bicycle & Pedestrian
MTC (via CMAs)
Transportation Development Act funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Annual cycle, no match required.
View ProgramPeriodic
Transit Performance Initiative (TPI)
MTC
Competitive grants for transit corridor speed and reliability improvements using LCTOP Cap & Trade funds.
View ProgramRolling
CARE Program — Community Power-Building
MTC
Grants for community-based organizations supporting housing and transportation.
View ProgramRolling
MTC Funding Opportunities Portal
MTC
Central page for all active and upcoming MTC calls for projects. Subscribe for notifications on new funding rounds.
View All CallsCounty CMAs — Bay Area & California
9 programs
Measure J / Measure X
Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA)
CMA — Contra Costa County
Measure J sales tax, OBAG county program, TDA Article 3, TFCA. Manages Growth Management Program and countywide project programming.
View FundingMultiple Active Calls
Alameda County Transportation Commission
CMA — Alameda County
Measure BB/CMATIP, TFCA, Safe Routes to Schools mini-grants, Access for All WAV grants, Comprehensive Investment Plan.
View CallsMeasure B / OBAG
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
CMA — Santa Clara County
2016 Measure B bike/ped competitive grants, OBAG county program (~$81M for OBAG 4), TDA Article 3, CARE program coordination.
View CallsTAM Programs
Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM)
CMA — Marin County
Measure AA/A, OBAG county program, Safe Pathways, crosswalk safety. Manages countywide bike/ped and transit programs.
View ProgramsMeasure J
Solano Transportation Authority (STA)
CMA — Solano County
Measure BB, OBAG county program, local road maintenance, safety projects, bike/ped improvements.
View ProgramsMeasure T
Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
CMA — Napa County
Measure T, OBAG county program, TFCA, local road safety and active transportation projects.
View ProgramsProp K / Prop L
San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA)
CMA — San Francisco
Prop K/Prop L local sales tax, OBAG, Neighborhood Transportation Improvement Program, Vision Zero capital projects.
View ProgramsMeasure A / Measure W
San Mateo County Transportation Authority (C/CAG)
CMA — San Mateo County
Measure A/Measure W, OBAG, Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee grants, shuttle programs.
View ProgramsMeasure J
CCTA Measure J Return-to-Source
CCTA — Contra Costa County
18% return-to-source from Measure J for local street maintenance and improvements. Automatic allocation to jurisdictions.
View DetailsQuick reference
Key resource portals
Federal implementation guidance, Caltrans local assistance updates, and statewide search tools.
FHWA BIL/IIJA Implementation Page
All FHWA programs, fact sheets, and implementation guidance under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Visit
CATSIP — Funding & Programming Opportunities
UC Berkeley's listing of active transportation safety funding opportunities in California.
Visit
Caltrans Local Assistance Blog
Announcements on federal-aid deadlines, workshops, policy updates, and calls for projects from Caltrans DLA.
Visit
Grants.gov — Transportation
Federal grants portal for active USDOT, FHWA, FTA, and NHTSA funding opportunities.
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Grant Intelligence Hub
Purpose-built tools for transportation grants
Deep-dive modules for the programs most relevant to California local agencies — covering award patterns, scoring criteria, and what types of projects are most competitive.
Hub access
SS4A Intelligence Module
FY2022–2025 national award patterns, California deep-dive, what project types get funded, and a full breakdown of the FY2026 NOFO scoring criteria.
Program Overview
National Awards
California Deep Dive
What Gets Funded
FY26 Scoring
Open SS4A module
Hub access
HSIP Intelligence Module
Cycle 8–12 award data, rising and declining countermeasures, Cycle 13 strategy, winning BCR formulas, and a statewide agency leaderboard.
Program Overview
Countermeasures
C13 Strategy
Winning Formulas
Agency Leaderboard
Open HSIP module
Open access
ATP Intelligence Module
Cycle-by-cycle award analysis, scoring criteria breakdown, project type patterns, Cycle 8 key facts, and application strategy for the Active Transportation Program.
Program Overview
Cycle Awards
Scoring & Criteria
What Gets Funded
Cycle 8 Key Facts
Open ATP module
Tools for agencies
Hub, funding map, and navigation
Open the full TrafficGrants hub for modules and city links, or browse how transportation funding flows from federal to local.
City Dashboards
Collision data & grant strategy by city
Interactive SWITRS/TIMS collision dashboards and grant strategy briefs — organized by county. Password-protected content uses the same hub access as intelligence modules.
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