2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program

Transportation Commission · State of California

At a glance

2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program is an open California state grant opportunity from the Transportation Commission (State of California). Applications are due November 18, 2026. Total estimated funding is $151M. 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 18, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 30, 2026
Close date: Nov 18, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $151,298,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: 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: 100% — Projects funded from the Local Partnership Competitive Program will require at least a one-to-one match of private, local, federal, or state funds.
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: LPP@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)

Jurisdictions with voter approved taxes, tolls, or fees, which are dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees, which are dedicated solely to transportation improvements.

Can your organization apply?

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

Description

The primary objective of this program is to provide funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees, dedicated solely to transportation improvements [as defined by Government Code Section 8879.67(b)]. Consistent with the intent behind Senate Bill 1, the Commission intends this program to balance the need to direct increased revenue to the state’s highest transportation needs while fairly distributing the economic impact of increased funding. The Local Partnership Program provides funding to local and regional agencies to improve: Aging Infrastructure Road Conditions Active Transportation Transit and rail Health and Safety Benefits

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above), and plan for the required matching funds.
Find out how to submitBy email: LPP@catc.ca.gov
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Secure the matching funds commitmentGet the match documented (board approval, partner letters or budget lines) before the budget is final.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyLeishara Ward · leishara.ward@catc.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before November 18, 2026Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Leishara Ward
leishara.ward@catc.ca.gov
1-916-396-1433

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 18, 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 Local Partnership Competitive Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “Jurisdictions with voter approved taxes, tolls, or fees, which are dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees, which are dedicated solely to transportation improvements.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $151,298,000.

How do I apply for “2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program”?

Applications go directly to Transportation Commission, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to LPP@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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