Regional Funding Programs
Staff recommendations for funding programs released
SACOG has released the staff recommendations for the 2021 Regional Program, the 2021 Community Design funding program, and the 2021 Regional Active Transportation Program. More information can be found on the funding program announcements:
Statewide Competitive Programs Information
January updates on funding programs and new opportunities
The 2021 State Funding Opportunities table shows the latest information about upcoming grant programs identified by SACOG staff as available to agencies in the region in 2021. It includes known deadline changes stemming from COVID-19 impacts. (see funding table)
This table provides basic information about each program, including total funding available, maximum award amount, application deadline, eligible activities, and contact information for staff that are available to assist project sponsors.
Open Call for Projects in SACOG’s competitive transportation funding round
Over $180 million in funding available for transportation projects in four-county region
SACOG has released a call for projects in the core Regional and Community Design funding programs. Offering over $180 million in transportation funding between them, these two programs are the largest components of SACOG’s 2021 Regional Funding Round.
The flexible Regional Program funds cost-effective transportation projects that realize the performance benefits of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. The SACOG board has adopted a program target of roughly $164 million for the 2021 Regional Program.
Call for Projects in 2021 Regional and Community Design programs
Applications due Jan 15-to Feb 1, 2021, depending on program
SACOG has released a call for projects in the competitive Regional and Community Design programs of the 2021 regional funding round. Applications for Community Design and the Maintenance & Modernization category of the Regional Program are due January 15, 2021. Applications to the Transformative category of the Regional Program are due February 1, 2021.
Click here for guidelines and application material in the 2021 Regional Program
Regional ATP application available
applications due December 3, 4 p.m.
SACOG will competitively distribute $11,773,000 of Active Transportation Program funding to projects and programs in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties to increase biking and walking. The Regional ATP application and the scoring rubric for evaluating competing projects are now available. Electronic-only applications are due Thursday, December 3, by 4 p.m.
2021 Regional ATP scoring rubric
Attachment: Caltrans 2020 PPR
Attachment: Caltrans Engineer's Estimate
2020 Funding Round Policy Framework
Information Video Released
SACOG has released an informational webinar detailing staff’s current thinking on a draft policy framework for the 2020 SACOG funding round. The SACOG board will consider and act on a policy framework that sets the objectives and programs for the 2020 regional transportation funding cycle.
2020 PPA Tool Materials
Updated tool and documentation
SACOG has released an updated version of the agency’s Project Performance Assessment tool. The updates follow an open beta period for users to comment and test the tool’s new changes. SACOG thanks the beta participants for their valuable feedback and comments.
The associated documentation (under related links) gives more detail on the updated tool and its indicators (note that step-by-step instructions for how to run the PPA are included in the web-based tool itself at the link above).
SACOG approves Regional ATP Policy Framework
Call for projects will be September 1, 2020
The Transportation Committee, with delegated authority from the SACOG Board of Directors, unanimously approved the Final Regional Active Transportation Program Policy Framework (download here) on May 7. The California Transportation Commission adopted the policy framework at the June 24 CTC meeting. The call for Regional ATP projects will be announced September 1 (see full ATP calendar).
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.
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.
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 – CLOSED
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.