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Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Implementation Grants is sponsored by California Air Resources Board (CARB) / California Climate Investments. The Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) is designed to increase transportation equity in disadvantaged and low-income communities by funding planning and clean transportation projects and directly engaging community residents in clean transportation solutions.
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Sustainable Transportation Equity Project — California Climate Investments Sustainable Transportation Equity Project Sustainable Transportation Equity Project California Air Resources Board (CARB) Community-driven planning, clean transportation, and supporting projects that increase transportation equity by addressing community residents’ transportation needs, increasing residents’ access to key destinations, and reducing GHG emissions.
The Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) aims to address community residents’ transportation needs, increase access to key destinations (e.g., schools, grocery stores, workplaces, daycare facilities, community centers, medical facilities), and reduce GHG emissions.
STEP has the flexibility to fund many different types of projects to ensure that STEP funds can help meet the needs of each community within that community’s context. STEP’s overarching purpose is to increase transportation equity in disadvantaged and low-income communities throughout California via two grant types: (1) Planning and Capacity Building Grants and (2) Implementation Grants. Who is eligible for funds?
Community-based organizations, federally-recognized tribes, and local governments that serve disadvantaged and low-income communities throughout California. How does this program provide benefits to priority populations? Projects must be in disadvantaged or low-income communities and are designed to address community residents’ needs and center residents’ expertise through all phases of project implementation.
Apply through a competitive statewide solicitation. Application window is currently closed. No additional funds are available at this time.
Read stories of projects funded by this program. CARB Supports a Multi-Generational Campaign to Advance Transportation Justice in City Heights Omnitrans ConnecTransit Plan: Planning Public Transit in the San Bernardino Valley California Air Resources Board Omnitrans is working with several partners to develop a community-driven transportation plan for the public transportation system in the San Bernardino Valley.
Omnitrans is the public transportation provider for the San Bernardino Valley region. The ConnecTransit Plan will identify and prioritize clean transportation improvements that address hurdles to equity and access within the Omnitrans service area and that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ConnecTransit Plan will provide a blueprint for future implementation projects for which Omnitrans will seek grant funds.
Zero-Emission Transit Vehicles, New Bike Lanes, and Shade Trees In Commerce California Air Resources Board Thanks to over $3 million from the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project, the City of Commerce has partnered with Climate Resolve and TreePeople to provide more clean transportation options to the city’s residents.
Situated in southeast Los Angeles County in an area known for its commercial and industrial operations, Commerce has a history of providing free and reliable public transit service to its residents.
A Multi-Faceted Approach to Addressing Community-Identified Transportation Needs The Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) is designed to increase transportation equity in disadvantaged and low-income communities by funding planning and clean transportation projects and directly engaging community residents in clean transportation solutions.
STEP achieves this via two grant types: Implementation Grants and Planning and Capacity Building Grants. Paid for by Cap-and-Trade dollars, the grants ultimately will help people get where they need to go — be it the doctor’s office or daycare — without using a personal vehicle.
benefiting priority populations MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions benefiting disadvantaged communities benefiting disadvantaged communities benefiting low-income communities benefiting other areas of California full-time equivalent jobs reported Learn more about how these benefits are estimated Follow California Climate Investments
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Disadvantaged and low-income communities (through community-based organizations and local governments) in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Implementation Grants is funded by California Air Resources Board (CARB) / California Climate Investments. 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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