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2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program

Transportation CommissionCloses Nov 19, 2026(30 days left)

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This is a California state grant for public transportation agencies to fund congestion-reducing corridor projects. Only regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions, and Caltrans can apply. Small businesses, nonprofits, and any private organization should not bother applying.

Best for
Regional transportation planning agencies in California, County transportation commissions in California, Caltrans
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Nonprofit organizations, Any applicant outside California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific time.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Award amounts are not published as a fixed amount; they depend on the applications received. The total program funding is $500,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions, and Caltrans can apply through nomination of projects. Applicants must be public agencies within California, and nominated projects must be identified in an adopted regional transportation plan and an existing comprehensive corridor plan.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only public agencies are eligible; for-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant types are limited to public agencies: regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions, and Caltrans.

Summary

The purpose of the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state.

About this grant

The purpose of the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state.

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.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $500,000,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: 2026-11-19 23:59:00 (Pacific time) Award period: Two years Source: California Grants Portal record 192294, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Public Agency

Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions and Caltrans are eligible to apply for program funds through the nomination of projects.

Geography: Eligible agencies must be within California.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Transportation

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