Regional Funding Programs
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.
Regional ATP Call for Projects
Supplemental applications due August 31, 4 p.m.
The California Transportation Commission adopted the SACOG Regional ATP Policy Framework on August 15. This action authorizes SACOG to formally release the call for supplemental application materials for the Regional ATP.
Advance Release – Regional ATP Supplemental Application
Formal release expected August 15
The California Transportation Commission will review the SACOG Regional ATP Policy Framework for adoption on August 15, which will authorize SACOG to formally release the call for supplemental application materials for the Regional ATP. The advance release of application materials is to allow project sponsors extra time to review and collect the information needed for the Regional ATP.
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 Now Live
Applications 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 Now Live
Applications 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.
Review the Draft Regional Active Transportation Program Policy Framework
Tuesday, May 22nd conference call agenda available
SACOG staff will host a conference call on May 22nd, 11 a.m. to noon, to review the draft Regional Active Transportation Program Policy Framework (download draft Policy Framework) and discuss new requirements and parts of the State ATP. An agenda outlining the discussion is now available (download agenda) Call-in information is listed below:
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.
2018 Funding Targets
The SACOG Board of Directors approved the final fund estimate for the 2018 Regional Funding round at its May 17 meeting.
Webinar: 2018 Regional Funding Program Overview
SACOG hosted a webinar on February 22, 2018 to discuss important dates and proposed changes to the 2018 Regional Funding Round. Watch the recording here.
Check out the FAQs compiled from the webinar (2018 Funding Round FAQs).
2019 Active Transportation Program FAQs
CTC released the 2019 ATP call for projects in May. Check out the SACOG-compiled FAQs to learn about the program (FAQs as of 5-30-18).
TDM Mini-Grant Program
Award amount increased to $10,000 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.
Funding opportunities in 2018
A list of active transportation-related funding opportunities was shared with the Bike/Ped Advisory Committee in January (see table).