2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program
At a glance
2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program is an open California state grant opportunity from the Transportation Commission (State of California). Applications are due November 20, 2026. Total estimated funding is $1.29B. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Sep 30, 2026Posted
- Nov 20, 2026Application deadlinenext date
- Opened
- Sep 30, 2026
- Close date
- Nov 20, 2026
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $1,287,958,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Matching funds
- Required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)
- Type
- Grant
- Funding source
- Federal and State — Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1, Statutes of 2017)
- 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)
- Estimated number of awards
- Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Estimated award amounts
- Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Award period
- Two years
- Expected award announcement
- June 2027
- Letter of intent
- Not required
- Geography
- Eligible agencies must be within California.
- How to submit
- By email: TCEP@catc.ca.gov
- Latest change note
- Anticipated Open Date
Who can apply
Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.
- Public Agency
Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)
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.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.
Purpose
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.
Description
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.
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Program contact (as published)
Beverley Newman-Burckhard
Beverley.Newman-Burckhard@catc.ca.gov
1-916-281-7720
Quick answers
When is the deadline for “2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program”?
According to the official notice, applications are due November 20, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.
Who is eligible to apply for “2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program”?
The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “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…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.
How much funding is available through “2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $1,287,958,000.
How do I apply for “2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program”?
Applications go directly to Transportation Commission, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to TCEP@catc.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.
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