Specialized Transportation Grant Program

The SANDAG Specialized Transportation Grant Program (STGP) funds projects and programs that expand mobility for older adults and people with disabilities. Eligible projects include the purchase of accessible vans and buses, coordinated volunteer driver programs, shopping shuttle services, non-emergency medical trips, and transit travel training classes. Eligible applicants include local nonprofit organizations and public agencies.

Funding for the STGP comes from two sources: the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 program and the TransNet Senior Mini-Grant Program. Since 2006, we’ve awarded more than $37 million in federal grant funds and $24 million in TransNet funds to support more than 300 specialized grant-funded transportation projects.

Call for Projects

Approximately every two years, SANDAG conducts a competitive process, or call for projects, to award funding through the Specialized Transportation Grant Program (STGP). Visit our Grant Programs web page to learn more about how to apply for SANDAG grants.

Cycle 13

SANDAG is seeking public input as we develop the STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects, which could make about $9.2 million available for specialized transportation projects and programs.

How To Learn More:

Review the STGP Cycle 12 Call for Projects Goal, Objectives, and Evaluation Criteria
Explore how similar regions are administering their Section 5310 programs through the STGP Cycle 13 Literature Review and Benchmarking Analysis
Read a summary of initial feedback received from stakeholders on the region’s specialized transportation needs and the Program Goal

How to Engage and Provide Input:

Subscribe to the SANDAG Specialized Transportation Email Distribution List
Email us at grantsdistribution@sandag.org
Submit comments via the STGP Cycle 13 Comment Form
Mail comments to SANDAG, Attn: Zachary Rivera, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231

Upcoming Anticipated Events:

March 14, 2024, 9:30 a.m.: Selection criteria presentation to the Mobility Working Group
March 19, 2024, 10 a.m.: Selection criteria presentation to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council
March 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m.: Selection criteria presentation to the Social Equity Working Group

Past Events:

October 10, 2023, 3 - 4 p.m.: Kickoff Meeting
Meeting Video | Presentation Slides | Questions & Answers | Summary of Feedback Received
January 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m.: Kickoff presentation to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
January 19, 2024, 9 a.m.: Kickoff presentation to the SANDAG Transportation Committee
February 7, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.: Stakeholder Workshop - Kickoff Meeting
Meeting Video | Presentation Slides - English | Presentation Slides - Spanish | Questions & Answers | Summary of Feedback Received

Anticipated Timeline:

October 2023-April 2024: SANDAG seeks input from stakeholders on the development of the STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects.
May-June 2024: Proposed project selection criteria presented to the SANDAG policy advisory committees and Board to consider.
July 1, 2024: SANDAG releases the STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects, opening a 90-day application window.

Previous Awards

STGP Cycle 12 Call for Projects

STGP Cycle 11 Call for Projects

STGP Cycle 10 Call for Projects

Grantee Resources

STGP grantees report to SANDAG regularly to comply with agreed terms. These reports also help us monitor performance. A list of grantee forms and resources are available by STGP grant type and reporting frequency.