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.
Specialized Transportation Grant Program
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 $9.3 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
- Participate in the upcoming events (see below)
Upcoming Anticipated Events:
- May 17, 2024, 9 a.m.: STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects item to the SANDAG Transportation Committee
- May 24, 2024, 9 a.m. OR June 28, 2024, 9 a.m.: STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects item to the SANDAG Board of Directors
Past Events:
- 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 Received - 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 Received
Anticipated Timeline:
- May-June 2024: STGP Cycle 13 Call for Projects item presented to 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.
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.
Vehicle and Other Equipment Grantees
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)
All Grantees
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)
Related Pages
Resources
About STGP and Partner Resources
Fact Sheet
FTA Section 5310 Website
FTA Section 5310 Program Administered by Caltrans
STGP Procedures
2023 Specialized Transportation Program Management Plan
2023 Specialized Transportation Program Management Plan: Section 5310 Grant Agreement
2023 Specialized Transportation Program Management Plan: Senior Mini Grant Agreement Template
2023 Specialized Transportation Program Management Plan: Vehicle Lease Agreement Template
2022 Specialized Transportation Program Management Plan: Summary of Comments Received