Planning Resources

Grant funding calendar and downloadable guides for Northern California planning

Downloadable Resources

Capability One-Pager

Quick overview of services, experience, and why us

GIS Readiness Assessment

Checklist for small municipalities considering GIS implementation

Grant Application Guide

Complete guide to preparing competitive applications

Grant Funding Calendar

Active Transportation Program (ATP)

California Transportation Commission (CTC)
2026 Cycle – Call ~2026-04 to 2026-07 (TBD)

Bike/Ped, SRTS, Planning/Capital

Typical Cycle:

Biennial; Call ~Spring/Summer; Awards ~Winter

Local Match:

Varies; disadvantaged communities often exempt

Notes: Score emphasis on safety, equity, network connectivity, school access; strong exhibits + public engagement help.

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

Caltrans/CTC
2026 (TBD)

Systemic & spot safety; low-cost countermeasures

Typical Cycle:

Every ~2 years; Calls mid-year

Local Match:

10% typical

Notes: Requires data-driven crash justifications; proven countermeasures list.

Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)

Caltrans/CTC/MPOs
2025–2026 windows via MPOs (TBD)

VMT/Emissions reduction projects

Typical Cycle:

Annual/Biennial (varies by region)

Local Match:

Varies

Notes: Strong linkage to quantifiable GHG/VMT reductions; readiness matters.

CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality)

MPOs/CTC
Annual programming windows

Air quality & congestion reduction

Typical Cycle:

Programmed by MPOs; rolling

Local Match:

Typically 11.47%

Notes: Coordinate early with MPO; emissions benefit methodology required.

SB-1 Local Partnership Program (LPP)

CTC
2025–2026 (TBD)

Capital projects; jurisdictions with dedicated revenues

Typical Cycle:

Annual/biannual cycles

Local Match:

At least 1:1 with local/other

Notes: Competitive and formula subprograms; shovel-ready projects score well.

FTA Section 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities

Federal Transit Administration
2026 NOFO ~Q1–Q2 2026 (TBD)

Transit capital; facilities, fleet, charging

Typical Cycle:

Annual NOFO (Winter–Spring)

Local Match:

20% typical (can vary w/ flex/other)

Notes: Strong narrative on state of good repair, resiliency, and ZEB transition.

FTA Section 5311 Rural Area Formula

FTA/State DOT (Caltrans DRMT)
FY 2026 programming via Caltrans DRMT

Rural transit operating/capital

Typical Cycle:

Annual; state-managed

Local Match:

Varies by use

Notes: Coordinate with regional apportionments and STIP/locals.

FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility

FTA/State (Caltrans)
2025–2026 Caltrans call (TBD)

Mobility for seniors/people with disabilities

Typical Cycle:

Annual/Biennial (state cycles)

Local Match:

20% capital; 50% operating (typical)

Notes: Coordinated plan consistency; vehicles & mobility mgmt common.

TIRCP (Transit & Intercity Rail Capital Program)

CalSTA/CTC
TBD

Large transit capital & integration

Typical Cycle:

Biennial, funding-dependent

Local Match:

Leverage expected

Notes: Requires strong GHG reductions and regional integration.

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