Regional Funding Programs
Statewide Competitive Programs Information
April updates on funding programs and new opportunities
Several grant programs have application deadlines early in 2020, some of which have already passed. The 2020 State Funding Opportunities table shows the latest information about upcoming grant programs identified by SACOG staff as available to agencies in the region in 2020. It includes known deadline changes stemming from COVID-19 impacts. (see table)
Webinar: 2021 ATP competitive funding programs
Learn about the statewide and regional 2021 ATP
Staff will share the proposed evaluation criteria, process, and calendar, and highlight input provided by the SACOG Board of Directors for the Regional Active Transportation Program (view webinar slides). Staff will also review what is expected for the statewide Active Transportation Program. To provide feedback on the Draft 2021 Regional ATP Policy Framework and evaluation process, contact Victoria Cacciatore.
Beta version of updated PPA tool
SACOG seeking comments through May 15, 2020
SACOG has updated the Project Performance Assessment (PPA) to respond to project sponsor and other user feedback. The agency is seeking comments on the updated version through an open review period which closes on May 15, 2020.
Draft 2021 Regional ATP Policy Framework Available
Provide input on how SACOG distributes biking and walking funds
Staff is gathering input on the Draft 2021 Regional ATP Policy Framework and evaluation process until March 20.
SACOG APPROVES 2019 FUNDING ROUND
On August 15, the SACOG board unanimously approved $60 million in funding for transportation projects and programs as part of the 2019 SACOG four-county regional funding round. The 2019 SACOG funding round consisted of approximately $56.2 million in awards in three competitive program categories—(1) 2018 Partial Projects, (2) State of Good Repair, and (3) Planning/Project Development—as well as $3.85 million in smaller funding commitments including the Transportation Demand Management and Spare the Air programs.
SACOG Releases Staff recommendation for 2019 Funding Round
SACOG has released its staff recommendation for approximately $56 million in competitive funding awards for the 2019 regional funding round. Staff will present this recommendation at the upcoming SACOG board committees: Transportation Committee (10 a.m.
Call for Projects for 2019 Regional Funding Program
SACOG is accepting applications for the 2019 Funding Round from May 7 to June 10, 2019.
The 2019 Funding Round consists of three individual program categories: (1) 2018 Partial Projects, (2) State of Good Repair, and (3) Planning & Project Development. Applicants may only apply in one of these three program categories.
Regional ATP Funding Recommendation Approved
$11,664,000 towards more biking and walking
The California Transportation Commission awarded $11,664,000 to Sacramento region projects and programs on May 22, 2019, directly reflecting the March 21 recommendation from the SACOG Board of Directors. The cities, counties, and school districts awarded funds may start work as soon as July 2019.
SACOG approves 2018 Funding Round
December 6, 2018
The SACOG Transportation Committee, acting on the authority delegated from the SACOG board, approved today $132 million in competitive funding awards for the Regional, Community Design, and Green Region programs of the 2018 SACOG funding round. The SACOG board has already acted to award funding in Transportation Demand Management, the other standalone competitive program of the 2018 funding round.
The 2018 Funding Round Summary table lists the board-approved funding totals of the 2018 round.
SACOG releases staff recommendation for Regional, Community Design, and Green Region funding programs
SACOG has released its staff recommendation for $132 million in competitive funding awards for the Regional, Community Design, and Green Region programs of the 2018 funding round.
Regional ATP Call for Projects Closed
25 projects submitted requesting $65 million
The Regional ATP call for projects closed at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 31. Project sponsors submitted 25 applications requesting $65.6 million in active transportation projects and programs (final log of applications). The Regional ATP has $11.6 million to competitively award.
Projects will be screened for eligibility, then evaluated and ranked by a multidisciplinary working group this fall. A Regional ATP funding recommendation will be available in late January 2019.
Using Performance Indicators in your State ATP application
Technical Assistance Available
Building on the Project Performance Assessment, staff developed a guide for using performance indicators in State ATP applications. The ATP-related PPA tool is available online, along with examples of how to work the data into your project narrative (Using Performance Indicators to Support Your State ATP Application).
Green Region Program Now Accepting Applications
Deadline: August 24, 2018
Apply now for SACOG’s newest competitive program, aimed at helping our region’s transportation system emit fewer emissions while continuing to function effectively and efficiently. The SACOG Board of Directors approved a funding target of $11,760,000 for the Green Region Program at the June 21 meeting.
Applications will be accepted through 4:00 p.m. on August 24, 2018.
For the application, guidelines, and more information, visit the Green Region program page.
TDM Mini-Grant Program Phase II Applications Now Live
Up to $10,000 available per project
Across the country, local governments are deploying new pilot projects to test the effectiveness and community readiness for projects and programs that encourage bicycling, walking, ride sharing, riding transit, and teleworking as options to replace car trips. Have an idea for a pilot project in your community? Apply for our Mini-Grant program.
TDM Traditional Grant Applications Closed
Applications were due July 27 at 5:00pm
The purpose of SACOG’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program is to encourage people to drive alone less often by developing and implementing TDM programs, policies, services and/or information that promote bicycling, walking, riding transit, carpooling, vanpooling, and/or teleworking. The Traditional Grants are intended to provide funding for projects, programs, and events that have been tried, tested, and proven to be effective in changing travel behavior.
TDM Innovations Grant Applications Closed
Applications were due July 27 at 5:00pm
Across the country, local governments are deploying new pilot projects to test the effectiveness and community readiness for projects and programs that encourage bicycling, walking, ride sharing, riding transit, and teleworking as options to replace car trips. Have an idea for a pilot project in your community? Apply for an Innovations Grant.
Webinar: PPA Tool Demo
Regional Program Now Accepting Applications
Deadline: July 19, 2018
SACOG is accepting applications for the 2018 cycle of the Regional Funding Program from May 21 to July 19, 2018. The SACOG Board of Directors approved a funding target of $92,586,000 for the Regional Funding Program at the May 17 meeting.
For the application, guidelines, and more information, visit the Regional Program page.
Community Design Program Now Accepting Applications
Deadline: June 29, 2018
SACOG is accepting applications for the Community Design Funding Program May 3 through June 29, 2018.
For the application guidelines and more information, visit the Community Design page.
PPA Tool Now Available
SACOG has launched the Project Performance Assessment tool to analyze transportation investments at the project level. The tool stems from a 2017 working group and its technical review of performance assessment methodologies. SACOG will use the Project Performance Assessment (PPA) tool in support of the 2018 agency funding round. Individual programs within the overarching 2018 funding round will use the PPA tool differently.