2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program
At a glance
2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is an open California state grant opportunity from the Transportation Commission (State of California). Applications are due November 19, 2026. Total estimated funding is $500M. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Sep 30, 2026Posted
- Nov 19, 2026Application deadlinenext date
- Opened
- Sep 30, 2026
- Close date
- Nov 19, 2026
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $500,000,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Matching funds
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)
- Type
- Grant
- Funding source
- State — Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1, Statutes of 2017)
- Matching funds
- Not Required
- 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: SCCP@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)
Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions and Caltrans are eligible to apply for program funds through the nomination of projects.
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 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.
Description
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.
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Program contact (as published)
Naveen Habib
Naveen.Habib@catc.ca.gov
1-916-653-2044
Quick answers
When is the deadline for “2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program”?
According to the official notice, applications are due November 19, 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 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program”?
The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions and Caltrans are eligible to apply for program funds through the nomination of projects.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.
How much funding is available through “2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $500,000,000.
How do I apply for “2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program”?
Applications go directly to Transportation Commission, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to SCCP@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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