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. Approximately every two years, SANDAG conducts an allocation process, or call for projects, to award funding through the STGP. 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 $45 million in federal grant funds and $26 million in TransNet funds to support more than 284 specialized grant-funded transportation projects.

Call for Projects

Approximately every two years, SANDAG conducts an allocation process, or call for projects, to award funding through the STGP. SANDAG is initiating the Cycle 14 call for projects.

Cycle 14 Call for Projects

SANDAG will accept applications through the STGP Cycle 14 call for projects. Key deadlines are listed below.

June 2026: Prospective Applicant Workshop (Details coming soon)
July 2026: Application Release
August 2026: Application Webinar
November 2026: Application Deadline
March 2027: Awards Approved by SANDAG Board of Directors

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.