FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is offering the FY 2027‑28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant to support public agencies and tribal governments in developing multimodal transportation and land‑use plans that align with Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategies and state greenhouse‑gas reduction goals. Funding is split among three streams (Sustainable Communities, Strategic Partnerships, and Strategic Partnerships‑Transit) with total available funding of roughly $22.4 million. Grants range from $50,000 to $700,000 and require a local match (11 % for Sustainable Communities, 20 % for Strategic Partnerships, 11 % for Strategic Partnerships‑Transit). Projects must have a clear transportation nexus and will be reimbursed under a restricted grant agreement. The award period runs until June 30 2030, with applications due 9 Oct 2026. • Eligible applicants: California public agencies and tribal governments. • Funding amount per award: $50 k – $700 k (dependent on project scope). • Matching requirement: 11 %–20 % local match (tribal governments exempt for Sustainable Communities). • Application deadline: 9 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC. • Expected award announcement: Spring 2027. • Period of performance: Until 30 Jun 2030 (≈ 3 years). • Submission method: Online application via Smartsheet; reimbursement‑based funding.