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Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program is a formula-based federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration that provides flexible funding for states and localities to preserve and improve federal-aid highways, bridges, tunnels, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects.
STBG is an apportioned program — funds are allocated to states by formula rather than through competitive applications — with project selection made by State Departments of Transportation or Metropolitan Planning Organizations. In California's SCAG region alone, approximately $1. 25 billion is available for FY 2026-27 and 2027-28.
Eligible applicants include cities, counties, transit agencies, tribal governments, and county transportation commissions meeting federal-aid requirements.
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STBG - Federal-aid Programs - Federal-aid Programs and Special Funding - Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Federal-aid Programs and Special Funding Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program provides flexible funding that may be used by States and localities for projects to preserve and improve the conditions and performance on any Federal-aid highway, bridge and tunnel projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals.
The STBG program funding is made available through the State transportation agencies. STBG is an apportioned (formula) program, which means the funds are only made available to the States by a formula contained in law, which is different than a discretionary grant program where eligible applicants may competitively seek funding through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
If an entity believes they have a project that may be eligible under the STBG program, they should contact their respective State Department of Transportation (DOT) or local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) for additional information on projects and project funding.
The Federal Highway Administration provides STBG program funds to States by formula, yet the selection of projects for funding under the STBG program is the decision of the State DOT or local MPO, in accordance with applicable Federal requirements.
STBG Guidance and Information Implementation Guidance for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) as Revised by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act IIJA Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Fact Sheet Additional Policy, Guidance, and Information Policy on Sponsorship Acknowledgment and Agreements within the Highway Right-of-Way (04/07/2014) Eligibility of Activities To Adapt To Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events Under the Federal-Aid and Federal Lands Highway Program (09/24/2012) State Administration of the Federal-Aid Program (Direct Versus Indirect Costs) (09/22/2011) Eligibility of Public Outreach Costs Related to All-Electronic Tolling Implementation (01/12/2017) Guide to Federal-aid Programs and Projects: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (.
pdf) (04/14/2016) Special Rule for Bridges Not on Federal-Aid Highways (Surface Transportation Program of MAP-21) (10/17/2012) FAST Act Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Implementation Guidance (03/07/2016) FAST Act Fact Sheet: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) (02/01/2016) MAP-21: Revised Surface Transportation Program (STP) Implementation Guidance (07/21/2014) MAP-21 Fact Sheet: Surface Transportation Program (STP) (2012) November 19, 2012 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Implementation Guidance June 25, 2008 Guidance on TEA-21 Section 1108(f), Funding of Minor Collectors, as amended by SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 November 30, 2005 STP Implementing Guidance under SAFETEA-LU Stewardship and Oversight Team
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, transit agencies, tribal governments, and county transportation commissions in California with federal-aid funding agreements. Projects must meet federal requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1.25 billion FFY 2026-27 & 2027-28 in SCAG region alone. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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