Purpose:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to release the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application Guide and Call for Applications. A total of $34.5 million is available for transportation planning projects statewide. The information provided below will assist with the successful completion of grant applications, due November 21, 2025, by 5 PM. Caltrans will be conducting virtual grant application workshops in September-October 2025. Caltrans district staff will send out details regarding District Grant Application Workshops and more details will be forthcoming regarding HQ Statewide Grant Application Workshops and the HQ Tribal Workshop. Contact the appropriate Caltrans district staff (see “District Contacts” in the Contacts box) if there are questions about developing a competitive grant application.