Funding & Programming

2023-2026 Award Recipients

On June 6, 2024, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2023-2026 CRP funding recommendations for $92.8 million across 30 projects within the SCAG region. Projects approved by SCAG for CRP funding must complete a Project Alignment Confirmation form and will subsequently be programmed in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). 

Imperial County

• City of Imperial. Electric Vehicle (EV) Electric Charging Station Installation of EV Purchase, Phase 1 ($311,000) 
• City of Imperial. EV Electric Charging Station Installation of EV Purchase, Phase 2 ($311,000) 
• City of Imperial. EV Electric Charging Station Installation of EV Purchase, Phase 3 ($311,000) 
• Imperial County Transportation Commission. Imperial County Region EV Charging Station Feasibility Study ($150,000) 

Los Angeles County

• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Metro Bus Division 18 Charging Infrastructure Project ($24,000,000) 
• San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. City of Pomona Transit Improvement Program ($8,144,500) 
• City of Los Angeles. Western Our Way-Walk and Wheel Improvement Project ($6,639,750) 
• County of Los Angeles. Sunshine Shuttle Zero Emission Vehicles ($3,762,525) 
• City of Pasadena. Pasadena Transit System Fuel Cell Electric Bus Program ($2,500,000) 
• City of Pico Rivera. Regional Trail Entrances and City Entry Points Safety Improvements Project ($2,434,664) 
• City of Culver City. MOVE Culver City Sepulveda and Jefferson Corridors ($1,674,248) 
• City of Torrance. City of Torrance Traffic Signal Safety Updates ($1,667,595) 
• County of Los Angeles. Link Willowbrook and Kind Medical Center Zero Emission Vehicles Project ($1,327,950) 
• City of Culver City. Metro Bike Share Westside Connectivity Project ($1,018,614) 

Orange County

• Orange County Transportation Authority. Zero Emission Bus Purchase ($15,048,000) 

Riverside County

• Riverside Transit Agency. Zero-Emission Vehicles Replacement ($5,000,000) 
• SunLine Transit Agency. SunLine Hydrogen Fueling Station-Division III ($1,469,350) 
• City of Banning. Electric Charging Infrastructure to Support City of Banning’s Transition to Zero Emission ($488,666) 

San Bernardino County

• City of Rancho Cucamonga. City Center Boulevard Design-Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard ($3,000,000) 
• San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Regional San Bernardino County VMT Mitigation Bank ($2,000,000) 
• City of Fontana. San Sevaine Trail Project ($1,500,000) 
• City of San Bernardino. Arrowhead Grove EV Charging Stations Installation ($1,405,800) 
• Town of Apple Valley. Bear Valley Bridge Active Transportation Project ($1,382,200) 
• City of Montclair. Freemont Avenue – Arrow Highway Active Transportation Improvements-Fremont Avenue ($975,000) 
• County of San Bernardino. Del Rose Sidewalks Project ($961,000) 

Ventura County

• Gold Coast Transit District. Going Green-Hydrogen Fuel Transition Project ($2,500,000) 
• Oxnard Harbor District/Port of Hueneme. Port of Hueneme North Terminal Shore Power Project ($1,469,949) 
• City of Oxnard. Accessible Pedestrian Enhancement Project ($699,765) 
• County of Ventura. Ventura Avenue Pedestrian and Bike Lane Improvements ($500,000) 
• City of Simi Valley. Simi Valley Electric Bus Portable Battery Chargers ($168,000) 

Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Call for Project Nominations

The STBG/CMAQ SCAG online application is now open for all eligible applicants. 

From March 31 to May 16, eligible applicants in the SCAG region can submit project nominations to receive a portion of an estimated $1.2 billion in federal funding. The SCAG Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2028 STBG/CMAQ Program Guidelines, approved by the SCAG Regional Council on March 6, 2025, outline the process and procedures for the calls for project nominations and project selection. All interested applicants are encouraged to coordinate with their respective county transportation commissions to ensure alignment with local priorities. 

SUBMIT APPLICATION

To assist with the application process, SCAG is offering office hours for applicants to ask questions and receive guidance. Use SCAG’s online registration form to secure a 25-minute time slot. SCAG has also prepared an “Application Guidebook” and a fillable application template available for download to assist applicants in navigating the online application. Contact the listed SCAG or county transportation commission staff for more information and additional resources to support applications. 

SCAG’s STBG/CMAQ Program Priorities 

In addition to incorporating all federal requirements in the STBG/CMAQ project selection process, SCAG also developed program guidelines with the goal of advancing the implementation of Connect SoCal 2024. 

The primary program categories represent project types that SCAG has determined to be a priority for the SCAG region based on consistency with Connect SoCal 2024 goals and strategies, consistency with the 2024-25 SCAG presidential and Regional Council priorities, and with consideration of recent wildfires in Southern California.

Tier 1 Regional Priorities 

• Clean Transportation 
• Climate Resilience of At-Risk Infrastructure 
• Transit and Multimodal Integration 
• Transportation Demand Management 
• Transportation System Management and Goods Movement 

Tier 2 Regional Priorities 

• Complete Streets 
• Natural Lands Preservation 
• System Preservation 

Supplemental resources on SCAG-led efforts, including regional and local plans, studies, assessments, and technical reports in each of these critical program areas, are linked below. 

• SCAG Transportation Demand Management Strategic Plan
• Southern California Zero Emission Truck Infrastructure Study (ZETI)
• Transit and Regional Dedicated Transit Lanes Study 
• SCAG Region Value Pricing— Regional Express Lane Network: Concept of Operations
• Adaptation and Resilience Planning
• Comprehensive Goods Movement Plan 

Program Schedule (Subject to Change)

Activity	Date
Program Guidelines Adoption	March 6, 2025, SCAG Regional Council Meeting
SCAG Hosted Program Workshops  Workshop Presentation	March 12, 2025 - Virtual March 18, 2025 - Virtual
County Transportation Commission Hosted Program Workshops	Orange County - March 19, 2025 Los Angeles County - March 24, 2025 Riverside County - March 24, 2025 Ventura County - March 25, 2025 Imperial County - March 27, 2025 San Bernardino County -  Additional Information Available via County Transportation Commission Contact
Applicant Office Hours	Available Upon Request Register Here
Project Nomination Online Applications Opens for Submittal	March 31, 2025
Project Nomination Online Application Due Date	May 16, 2025, at 5 p.m.

County Transportation Commission Contacts 

For more information regarding the county transportation commission project prioritization framework and scoring or county-specific workshop, please refer to the website and contact information for your county below: 

County	Contact
Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC)	Marlene Flores, Associate Transportation Planner  marleneflores@imperialctc.org
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)	Ben Ku, Section Manager  bku@octa.net
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)	Michael Richmai, Senior Manager   richmaim@metro.net Nancy Marroquin, Senior Director marroquinn@metro.net
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)	Edward Emery, Senior Management Analyst eemery@rctc.org
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)	Jamie Carone, Management Analyst III jcarone@gosbcta.com
Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC)	Geiska Velasquez, Program Manager gvelasquez@goventura.org

Application Resources

• Application Guidebook 
• Word File Application Template 
• Federal STBG Guidance 
• Federal CMAQ Guidance 
• Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon) 

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have a project eligibility question? 

Please refer to the “Eligible Projects” section of the program guidelines for short descriptions of program categories. Refer to Appendix B of the program guidelines for examples of projects within each category. 

Also, refer to federal guidance on STBG and CMAQ programs linked on the program webpage under the “Application Resources” dropdown menu. If you still have additional questions on project eligibility, please register for applicant office hours or reach out via email to FTIP@scag.ca.gov.

Will there be considerations for cost increases on existing projects? 

Yes, SCAG will consider cost increases through the application process for projects that already exist in the 2025 FTIP and are already receiving federal STBG or CMAQ funds. New requests must be clearly distinguished from current programming in the application.  

Are there minimums or maximums for funding requests? 

SCAG has not established a minimum or maximum for funding requests. Please also review the applicable county transportation commission project prioritization framework, as this may be a consideration in some counties. When determining funding requests, applicants should also consider the ability to provide the required federal match and timely use of funds requirements. 

Is there a minimum or maximum number of applications that an applicant can submit? 

SCAG has not set any minimum or maximum limit to the number of applications. Please also review the applicable county transportation commission project prioritization framework, as this may be a consideration in some counties.  

When will awarded applicants receive funding?  

The program funds are distributed through a reimbursement basis. Therefore, following obligation for the funded phase of work, project sponsors should have sufficient cash flow to implement project activities in compliance with federal requirements and the administrative capacity to prepare and process invoices for eligible costs that will be processed for reimbursement through Caltrans Local Assistance. 

Can I request funding for pre-construction phases only? Would this make my project less competitive? 

Yes, applicants can request preliminary engineering (environmental or design phase) only. Though these requests will not be penalized, projects that have a clearly defined scope and demonstrate project readiness will be considered more competitive. Please also review the applicable county transportation commission project prioritization framework, which might be a consideration in some counties. 

How should multi-county projects approach county project prioritization frameworks? 

Multi-county projects should submit individual applications for the funding request pertaining to each county the project is located in. Multi-county applications are subject to the county prioritization frameworks for all counties where the project is located. Multi-county applications should include ALL applicable supplemental questions (from all applicable counties).  

In cases where a multi-county project is not highly recommended by all applicable counties, SCAG will reach out to the applicant to discuss next steps, including potential opportunities for down scoping or partial funding award.  

Will Olympics funding be available in the call? 

All eligible project types from eligible applicants may be considered. Applicants considering submitting applications for transportation projects that would support the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games should especially consider timely use of funds requirements, useful life requirements, and air quality conformity requirements.   

If I submit multiple applications, am I required to rank preference for award? 

Ranking applications is not a SCAG requirement, as projects will be evaluated based on the approved evaluation criteria. Please also review the applicable county transportation commission project prioritization framework, as this may be a consideration in some counties. 

Can applicants apply directly to SCAG? Are applications required to go through the county transportation commission? 

All applicants are subject to the applicable county transportation commission framework.  

For certifications and assurances, what if I need someone else with signing authority at my agency to attest? 

Applicants may upload a separate document with the signing authority information in the Attachments tab. 

Can I make changes after my application has been submitted? 

If an applicant submits early and needs to make changes prior to the close of the application period, applicants can reach out to SCAG staff to have the application unsubmitted.  

Following the application deadline of May 16 at 5 p.m., applicants will no longer have access to edit the application. Please plan to submit early if you anticipate the need for technical assistance.  

Is this a one-time funding opportunity? When will the next call for projects be? 

Though SCAG does not currently have estimates for subsequent federal fiscal year apportionments, SCAG expects to administer similar size calls for projects every odd year. The current federal surface transportation authorization, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is set to expire in September 2026. After the expiration of the IIJA, future years of funding will be subject to federal surface transportation reauthorization, continuation, or other congressional action. 

Are there any drawbacks if agencies reapply for projects that were on the contingency list in last year's cycle and request a different amount of funds? 

Projects that have not been awarded or programmed from the prior cycle contingency list are encouraged to reapply with updated cost estimates.  

Do I need a City Council-approved resolution when applying for a grant? 

SCAG does not require a resolution. Please also review the applicable county transportation commission project prioritization framework, as this may be a consideration in some counties. 

Are projects already in construction eligible for this funding? 

Generally, this is not recommended to be done through the call for projects process, as expenses incurred prior to authorization of funds may not be considered reimbursable.  

Already federalized phases of work, and phases already federally authorized to start work, may be considered for cost increases outside of the call for projects process. Please reach out to SCAG staff if you have questions about a specific project.  

Can an applicant apply for multiple “options” for the same project to see which can potentially score higher?  

Each submitted application must be clearly defined and eligible for the requested funding sources. Multiple applications from the same applicant should be separate projects without overlapping scope. 

Can my project apply for both STBG and CMAQ funding through one application, and how do I indicate my preference for funding sources? 

Yes, in the programming table, you can request a combination of both STBG and CMAQ. You will need to clearly show the requested amounts for each program in the programming table as well as the local match components for both of the projects.  

You will also have to fill out all the applicable questions related to both fund sources to confirm that you're eligible to receive both funding types. For CMAQ, make sure that the project will reduce emissions, and for STBG, make sure that the project meets that location criteria regarding the functional classification of the road if applicable. Please use the narrative box to share more context for your request. 

Depending on the application content, we can determine which funding source or sources the project best aligns with.  

Is the application portal limited to one account per applicant agency, or can we create multiple accounts?  

Multiple accounts can be created within one applicant agency. Each user will have access to all of the applications from their own agency. 

What phases of work are eligible for CMAQ/STBG funds?

All phases of work (PA/ED, PS&E, ROW, and CON) are eligible for CMAQ/STBG. General planning studies are not eligible for CMAQ funds.