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2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program

Transportation CommissionCloses Nov 20, 2026(31 days left)

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This is a California state grant for public agencies to fund freight-corridor infrastructure projects, with about $1.29 billion available and a 30% match required. It is for cities, counties, MPOs, port authorities, and Caltrans. Small businesses, sole proprietors, and nonprofits should not bother applying: for-profit businesses are not eligible and this program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Best for
Cities and counties in California, Metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation planning agencies, Port authorities and public construction authorities, Caltrans
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Nonprofit organizations, Applicants 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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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 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. 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 $1,287,958,000, and funding is provided as reimbursements.
Who can apply for this grant?
Public agencies in California, such as cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning agencies, port authorities, public construction authorities, and Caltrans. Projects must be included in an adopted regional transportation plan and, if applicable, consistent with a Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only public agencies may apply; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Eligible applicants are public entities only; this program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

The purpose of the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program is to provide funding for infrastructure improvements on federally designated Trade Corridors of National and Regional Significance, on California's portion of the National Highway Freight Network, as identified in California Freight Mobility Plan, and along other corridors that have a high volume of freight movement.

About this grant

The purpose of the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program is to provide funding for infrastructure improvements on federally designated Trade Corridors of National and Regional Significance, on California's portion of the National Highway Freight Network, as identified in California Freight Mobility Plan, and along other corridors that have a high volume of freight movement.

Eligible applicants apply for program funds through the nomination of projects.  All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan.  The Commission is required to evaluate and select submitted applications based on the following criteria: Freight System Factors: Throughput, Velocity, and Reliability Transportation System Factors: Safety, Congestion Reduction/Mitigation, Key Transportation Bottleneck Relief, Multi-Modal Strategy, Interregional Benefits, and Advanced Technology Community Impact Factors: Air Quality Impact, Community Impact Mitigation, Economic/Jobs Growth, Cost Effectiveness Project Readiness: Ability to complete the project in a timely manner Matching Funds: Demonstration of the required 30% matching funds Leveraging: The leveraging and coordination of funds from multiple sources Program guidelines are created in consultation with agencies identified in Governor's Executive Order B-32-15, regional transportation planning agencies, local governments, private industry, advocates, and other interested parties. Prior to adoption of the guidelines, the Commission conducts numerous public workshops throughout the state to solicit input and feedback.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $1,287,958,000.00 Matching funds: 30% (The match must equal at least 30 percent of the total cost of the project phase(s) beingrequested for funding in the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program. The Commission will, except for State Transportation Improvement Program funding, onlyconsider funds that are not allocated by the Commission on a project-specific basis.) Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: Federal and State Deadline: 2026-11-20 23:59:00 (Pacific time) Award period: Two years Source: California Grants Portal record 192288, 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

Eligible applicants are public entities, such as cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning agencies, port authorities, public construction authorities, and Caltrans. Projects must be included in an adopted regional transportation plan and, if applicable, consistent with a Sustainable Communities Strategy.

Geography: Eligible agencies must be within California.

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Topics

  • Transportation

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