SANDAG provides a variety of competitive grant programs to local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and transportation partners. Through SANDAG grant programs, we allocate millions of dollars each year in local, state, and federal funds to create safer streets, promote travel choices, increase connectivity, expand ways for older adults and individuals with disabilities to get around the region, and protect the environment and conserve native habitats.
Grant programs cycle through three major stages: program updates tied to Regional Plan efforts or other areas, a competitive call for projects, and implementation.
TransNet-Funded Grant Programs
- Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP)
- TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program Land Management Grant (EMP LMG)
- Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP)
- Senior Mini-Grant (SMG)
State- and Federal-Funded Grant Programs
- Housing Acceleration Program (HAP)
- Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and People with Disabilities (Section 5310)
- Access for All (AFA)
- California Active Transportation Program regional competition (Regional ATP)
- Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program (FFGP)
Grant Solicitations
SANDAG uses BidNet Direct to publish all grant solicitations, distribute grant application materials, collect questions from prospective applicants and provide responses, and receive applications. Prospective applicants must register as a vendor on BidNet Direct to participate in SANDAG grant solicitations. There is no fee to register. For technical assistance, please contact the BidNet Direct Support Team at 800.835.4603, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, or e-procurementsupport@bidnet.com.
SANDAG Grant Awards
SANDAG has awarded grant funding to 585 grant projects across all our competitive grant programs. As of June 30, 2025, we have awarded $188 million to jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, local governmental agencies, federal agencies, and transit operators throughout San Diego County. View the master list of awarded grants.
