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California Transportation Grants

Explore 93 grant opportunities

Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to California local governments, tribal entities, and certain state agencies for projects that use recycled tire materials in roadways, bikeways, and park access, promoting environmental sustainability and waste tire diversion.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Air Grants - On-Road Vehicles
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides funding to public, private, and nonprofit entities for replacing high-polluting diesel or CNG vehicles with zero-emission alternatives to improve air quality and public health in Santa Barbara County.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transit-Oriented Communities Grant
$150,000
Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to develop equitable and sustainable communities near transit hubs, promoting increased transit use and vibrant neighborhoods.

Transportation
City or township governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This program provides funding to support civil engineering projects in California that utilize recycled tire materials for various sustainable infrastructure applications.

Environment
County governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) Administrator
$140,000,000
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides financial incentives to California-based public entities and nonprofit organizations to promote the adoption of zero-emission off-road equipment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Road to Zero: Pop-Up Safety Demonstrations Mini-Grant Program
$6,000
California San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the San Luis Obispo region to implement temporary safety projects that improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging equipment, helping to meet the growing demand for skilled labor in the state's EV infrastructure.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$50,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program
$1,500,000
California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local government agencies in California for purchasing equipment to enhance boating law enforcement and safety on the state's waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Administrator
Contact for amount
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based public entities and nonprofit organizations to help reduce the cost of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 2
$107,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and businesses for the installation of high-powered electric vehicle chargers along California's major highways, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing emissions.

Energy
Other
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Grant
$25,000
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Carlsbad, California, for projects that improve the health and well-being of children and families, addressing issues such as self-sufficiency, childcare, mental health, and food insecurity.

Health
Nonprofits
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program
$800,000,000
California Transportation Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for transportation projects that improve freight movement and community impact, specifically targeting regional transportation plans and requiring collaboration among local governments and private industry.

Transportation
City or township governments
Kenneth Rainin Foundation’s Open Spaces Grant Program
$175,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in San Francisco and Oakland that are led by artists and engage with local communities.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Clean Air Grants - Off-Road Equipment Replacement
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing high-polluting off-road diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives in Santa Barbara County, prioritizing projects that utilize zero-emission technology and benefit disadvantaged communities.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
$59,484,345
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to electric vehicle service providers, contractors, and public entities in California to repair, replace, and install EV charging ports, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Clean Air Grants - Locomotives
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the replacement of high-emission locomotives with cleaner technologies in Santa Barbara County, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities and promoting public health.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses