Specialized Transportation Grant Program

SANDAG is currently accepting applications to allocate approximately $9.3 million through the STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. (PDT).

Call for Projects Webinar

SANDAG will host a Call for Projects Webinar to provide an overview of the STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects, discuss program requirements, and answer applicant questions. This webinar will be conducted virtually via Zoom on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 3 p.m. (PDT). Register today.

Apply

SANDAG uses BidNet, SANDAG’s web-based vendor portal, to publish grant calls for projects, post application materials, and receive completed applications. Visit our Grant Programs web page to learn more about BidNet and how to apply for SANDAG grants.

Applicants may submit questions through BidNet by Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. (PDT). Applicants may also pose questions during the Call for Projects Webinar. Responses to questions will be posted in BidNet by Monday, October 7, 2024.

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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 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.

Anticipated Timeline

• July 10, 2024: The STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects is released, opening a 90-day application window
• August 1, 2024: Call for Projects Webinar
• October 2, 2024: Deadline to submit questions to SANDAG
• October 7, 2024: Responses to applicant questions submitted by October 2, 2024, posted to BidNet
• October 9, 2024: Application deadline
• February 2025: Notice of Intent to Award
• March 2025: Notice of Award
• July 1, 2025: Awarded Senior Mini-Grant projects can begin
• October 1, 2025: Awarded Section 5310 projects can begin

Past Events

• June 28, 2024, 9 a.m.: STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects item to the SANDAG Board of Directors<
• May 8, 2024, 9:30 a.m.: Selection criteria presentation to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• March 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m.: Selection criteria presentation to the Social Equity Working Group
• March 19, 2024, 10 a.m.: Selection criteria presentation to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council
• March 14, 2024, 9:30 a.m.: Selection criteria presentation to the Mobility Working Group
• 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
• January 19, 2024, 9 a.m.: Kickoff presentation to the SANDAG Transportation Committee
• January 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m.: Kickoff presentation to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• October 10, 2023, 3-4 p.m.: Kickoff meeting
• Meeting Video
• Presentation Slides
• Questions & Answers
• Summary of Feedback

STGP Cycle 12 Call for Projects

STGP Cycle 11 Call for Projects

STGP Cycle 10 Call for Projects

Vehicle and Other Equipment Progress Report Form (Due October 31, January 31, April 30, July 30)

Vehicle as Out of Service or Returned to Service Report Form (Due within 72 hours out of service or return to service date)

Vehicle and Other Equipment Inspection Form (Due within 2 months of vehicle delivery)

Title VI ADA Program Guide (Programs due before grant execution and triennially)

Title VI ADA Program Templates

Specialized Transportation Grant Report Form

• Complaint filings and resolutions due within 72 hours
• Closeout reports due within 90 days of grant expiration date

Client Demographic Data Reporting Form (Due annually, collected quarterly)

Sample Client Demographic Survey Form (Due annually, collected quarterly)

Sample Grant Monitoring Checklist

ADA Online Training Slides

ADA Training Recording

Transit Asset Management Plan