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David Pape
Principal Planner, Grants and Funding
(916) 340-6240
dpape@sacog.org

Dustin Foster
Transportation Planner
(916) 340-6261
dfoster@sacog.org

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2026 Grant Project Priorities

2024 Regional Prioritization Program

2026 Regional Project Prioritization Program

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The application period for SB 1 Programs will open April 2026.

The Regional Project Prioritization Program goal is to advance regional projects that support the implementation of the SACOG Blueprint. This strategy implements the Blueprint by maximizing the Sacramento region’s share of state and federal funding, and supporting local project sponsors in pursuit of major federal or state grants. Through this process, SACOG, in partnership with local agencies, will develop a list of projects for a regional endorsement for identified funding programs.

The program accepts applications from projects that intend to pursue grants from state and federal funding sources, such as:

SCCP
TCEP
BUILD
INFRA/ MEGA/ Rural
Safe Streets for All
CRISI

SACOG will also consider other major programs that are created at the federal or state level.

For construction projects, each submission must be a large capital infrastructure project requiring at least $15 million in funding; however, projects at the planning level may seek smaller amounts as appropriate to their scope. It is not required to submit a project for every funding program; rather, the focus is on endorsing projects that demonstrate significant regional impact and competitiveness.

This process serves as the nomination procedure adopted by the SACOG Board for funding programs that require SACOG endorsement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key Dates to Remember

Pending board approval, the timeline for the 2026 Grants Prioritization, as noted in the Guidelines, is as follows:

April 17, 2026: Call for projects officially opens.

April 21, 2026: Consultation period with local agencies begins.

April 22, 2026: Kick-off Webinar.
May 29, 2026: Project applications due by 4:00 p.m. sharp.

July 20, 2026: SACOG staff releases recommended project priorities.

August 6, 2026: Transportation Committee reviews and recommends to the Board.

August 20, 2026: SACOG Board finalizes project endorsements.

Does this process help secure funding in SACOG’s funding round?

Why did SACOG postpone the SB 1 program call for projects?

How do I demonstrate my project’s alignment with the 2025 Blueprint?

Project sponsors are encouraged to review the Draft 2025 Blueprint materials on our website located here. There are two key ways we assess alignment in the 2025 Program:

Screening Criteria / Project List: Projects must be listed in the Blueprint Project List, or be exempt from air quality conformity to be eligible for the program. Sponsors should review Appendix A: 2025 Blueprint Project List, or contact program staff to assist in determining if the project is eligible or exempt.

Scoring Criteria / Regional Serving: Projects will be scored based on their ability to advance policies in the 2025 Blueprint. Sponsors can review these policies in the Draft Blueprint Chapter 6 – Policies and Implementation Actions or contact program staff to assist in identifying relevant policies.

How are projects evaluated in the 2026 Program?

What are the 2026 Program updates?

Staff updated the program to a two-track application process for 1) Projects Actively Seeking Grants; and 2) Projects in Development.

Staff updated the guidelines to include a strategy for projects seeking both capital and planning funds from state and federal sources, as well as a revised program track, “Projects in Development”. This category is intended to provide strategic support to regionally significant projects that aren’t yet ready to apply for federal or state grant funds, and more specifically, that seek technical assistance from SACOG for project ideation/development, funding strategy, early advocacy, and grant development support.

Why should I submit a project to the 2026 program?

The Regional Project Prioritization Program serves as a regional endorsement to communicate to state and federal programs the transportation funding priorities of the Sacramento Region.

Getting your project prioritized increases your access to SACOG’s technical assistance, data support, grant review, and advocacy resources.

It also ensures your project aligns with regional goals and is competitive when funding opportunities arise.

How will SACOG respond to changes to Federal funding programs given the new administrative priorities?

The uncertainty of federal funding program priorities is a concern we have heard from several local agency partners. Although this will impact competitiveness of projects for specific federal funding programs, it does not change SACOG’s methods for scoring projects based on regional need and readiness.

At this time, funding competitiveness will be based on the latest guidelines or NOFO from federal programs that regional partners are considering under the 2026 program. We will continue to prioritize and list the highest-scoring project that is submitted for each program.

However, if the next NOFO for that program shows significant changes to merit criteria, project eligibility, and goals, then we will re-evaluate the submitted projects for that program to determine if a secondary priority for that program may be more competitive at that time.