Grant · State & Local
2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program
California - Transportation Commission CA
- Status Closes in 28 days
- Amount Amount not listed
- Set-aside None (open competition)
Scope
Eligible applicants: Public Agency.
Estimated available funds: $500,000,000.00.
Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions and Caltrans are eligible to apply for program funds through the nomination of projects.
All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan and an existing comprehensive corridor plan.
The Commission is required to score and select submitted applications based on the following criteria: Safety;Congestion;Accessibility;Economic development, job creation and retention;Air pollution and greenhouse gas emission reductions;Efficient land use;Level of matching funds; andThe ability to complete the project in a timely manner.
Eligible project elements within the corridor plans may include improvements to state highways, local streets and roads, rail facilities, public transit facilities, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and restoration or preservation work that protects critical local habitat or open space.
Program funds cannot be used to construct general purpose lanes on a state highway.
Capacity increasing projects on the state highway system are restricted to high-occupancy vehicle lanes, managed lanes, and other non-general purpose lane improvements for safety and/or operational improvements for all modes of travel.
Examples are auxiliary lanes, trucks climbing lanes, or dedicated bicycle lanes.
Timeline
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Posted
Sep 30, 2026
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Status
Open now
How to apply for this
This is a grant, not a contract. You are not submitting a priced bid against competitors; you are applying for funding against the eligibility rules the grant program sets. Read the eligibility requirements on the official listing closely before you spend time on an application, since grants are commonly restricted to specific kinds of organizations (state or local governments, universities, nonprofits) rather than open to any small business.
- Confirm your organization is actually eligible before applying. Eligibility is stated on the official listing linked above.
- Read the full notice of funding opportunity, including the application requirements and any required forms.
- Prepare and submit your application through the method the official listing describes, before the deadline.
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