SANDAG Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 14 Call for Projects

SANDAG seeks applications for the Specialized Transportation Grant Program Cycle 14 Call for Projects to expand mobility options for older adults and individuals with disabilities in the San Diego region. Funding supports capital contract transportation services, capital vehicle or equipment procurements, mobility management, and operating projects across the TransNet Senior Mini-Grant and Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 programs. Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations, transit operators, local agencies in San Diego County, Indian Tribes, state political subdivisions, public corporations, and private public transportation operators. Applicants must submit application documents electronically through BidNet by the application deadline, and all questions must be submitted via BidNet by January 29, 2027. Submissions must include required certifications, questionnaires, application templates, and a scope, schedule, and budget workbook. Evaluation panels combine quantitative data scores with evaluator scores, requiring a minimum Total Application Score of 50 points to qualify for funding. Available funding totals $7,046,532 for SMG and $8,247,988 for Section 5310, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 up to $1.8 million.