The following are eligible to apply as a primary applicant: Funds local and regional MPOs with subapplicants multimodal RTPAs transportation and State Highway Account Transit Agencies; land use planning (SHA) Cities and Counties; projects that further Budget the 11.47% minimum (in region’s SCS Native American Tribal Governments State funds (where applicable), cash or an in-kind* Sustainable The following are eligible to apply as a $12.5 million contribute to the contribution). The Communities sub-applicant: greenhouse entire minimum 11.47% State’s Competitive Grant Min gas reduction local match may be in MPOs/RTPAs $50,000 targets, and also the form of an eligible Transit Agencies assist in achieving in-kind contribution. Grant Max Universities and Community Colleges the Caltrans $1,000,000 Mission and Native American Tribal Governments program Cities and Counties overarching Community-Based Organizations objectives (see Page 3). Non-Profit Organizations (501.C.3) Other Public Entities** Funds local and regional multimodal The following are eligible to apply as a primary applicant: transportation and land use planning projects that further MPOS 11.47% minimum (in State Highway Account the cash or an in-kind* region’s SCS (SHA) (where applicable), contribution). The contribute to the entire minimum 11.47% Sustainable Budget Communities greenhouse local match may be in State’s State funds gas reduction the form of an eligible Formula $12.5 million targets, and also in-kind contribution. assist in achieving the Caltrans Mission and program overarching objectives (see Page 3). * For in-kind contribution requirements, refer to Page 14 of this Guide. ** Public entities include state agencies, the Regents of the University of California, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the State (Government Code Section 811.2). Integrating Objectives & Considerations Successful grant applications address and articulate how the project relates to the Caltrans Mission, Grant Program Overarching Objectives, Grant Program Considerations, and the SCS. The region’s Grant Specific Objectives on Page 9 indicates the specific purpose of the Sustainable Communities Grants, and should also be considered when preparing an application. Grant Program Overarching Objectives
Sustainable Communities Competitive State Highway Account (SHA) Budget State funds $12.5 million Grant Min $50,000 Grant Max $1,000,000 Funds local and regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects that further the region’s SCS (where applicable), contribute to the State’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, and also assist in achieving the Caltrans Mission and program overarching objectives (see Page 3). The following are eligible to apply as a primary applicant: MPOs with subapplicants RTPAs Transit Agencies; Cities and Counties; Native American Tribal Governments The following are eligible to apply as a sub-applicant: MPOs/RTPAs Transit Agencies Universities and Community Colleges Native American Tribal Governments Cities and Counties Community-Based Organizations Non-Profit Organizations (501.C.3) Other Public Entities** 11.47% minimum (in cash or an in-kind* contribution). The entire minimum 11.47% local match may be in the form of an eligible in-kind contribution. Sustainable Communities Formula State Highway Account (SHA) Budget State funds $12.5 million Funds local and regional multimodal transportation and land use planning projects that further the region’s SCS (where applicable), contribute to the State’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, and also assist in achieving the Caltrans Mission and program overarching objectives (see Page 3). The following are eligible to apply as a primary applicant: MPOS 11.47% minimum (in cash or an in-kind* contribution). The entire minimum 11.47% local match may be in the form of an eligible in-kind contribution. * For in-kind contribution requirements, refer to Page 14 of this Guide. ** Public entities include state agencies, the Regents of the University of California, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the State (Government Code Section 811.2). Integrating Objectives & Considerations Successful grant applications address and articulate how the project relates to the Caltrans Mission, Grant Program Overarching Objectives, Grant Program Considerations, and the region’s SCS. The Grant Specific Objectives on Page 9 indicates the specific purpose of the Sustainable Communities Grants, and should also be considered when preparing an application. Grant Program Overarching Objectives