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

Cycle 14

SANDAG is initiating the STGP Cycle 14 Call for Projects, with program information, funding opportunities, and application materials coming soon.

Cycle 13

On June 27, 2025, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved 37 grant awards to receive approximately $9.5 million in funding as part of the Cycle 13 Call for Projects.

Cycle 13 Call for Projects

Cycle 12

On February 24, 2023, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved 32 grant awards to receive approximately $7.9 million in funding as part of the Cycle 12 Call for Projects.

Cycle 12 Call for Projects

Cycle 11

On March 26, 2021, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved 30 grant awards to receive approximately $7.1 million in funding as part of the Cycle 11 Call for Projects.

Cycle 11 Call for Projects

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.