Programs/Guidelines

US DOT Technical Assistance, Resources and Tribal Funding Opportunities

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• Prepare for upcoming Discretionary Grant Opportunities! USDOT is hosting a webinar on December 5, 2023 at 12:00-1:30 pm PT to spotlight a new Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Tool developed by the Department and the updated Rural Grant Application Toolkit. Staff from the Office of the Secretary will provide a walkthrough of each. Register via Zoom … Read more US DOT Technical Assistance, Resources and Tribal Funding Opportunities

Thriving Communities Program Capacity Builder – Deadline November 28th!

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The deadline to apply to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support at a national or regional level through the Thriving Communities Program (TCP) is November 28, 2023 at 1:59 pm PT! Find more information on the TCP website and in the TCP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). NOTE: The separate Call for Letters … Read more Thriving Communities Program Capacity Builder – Deadline November 28th!

Notice Biannual Request for Information on the Status of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Industry

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On August 31, 2022, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice of a proposed waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers. After reviewing the comments received, on February 21, 2023, FHWA established a Buy America, Build America (BABA) Implementation Plan for EV charging equipment through a temporary public interest waiver of Buy America … Read more Notice Biannual Request for Information on the Status of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Industry

Inactive Projects >24 Months – Immediate Action Required

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Immediate action required for Inactive Projects greater 24 months Please Invoice or provide justification by November 2, 2023.The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce the number of inactive projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or greater … Read more Inactive Projects >24 Months – Immediate Action Required

Update: Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests – November 2023

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Caltrans Office of Strategic Investment Planning (OSIP) Division of Transportation Planning leads Caltrans Letter of Support (LOS) requests from local and regional agencies for inclusion in their project application packages for competitive grant programs. OSIP is responsible for submitting LOS Request Packages to the Director for various state and federal grant programs. Caltrans currently has … Read more Update: Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests – November 2023

Environmental Process Review & Office Hours

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Process Review & Survey The Caltrans Office of Environmental Compliance & Outreach (ECO) in the Division of Local Assistance is requesting local public agency, Tribal, and consultants’ help to improve ECO’s processes and provide better support. The purpose of this survey is to identify where the Local Assistance Environmental process may be improved, which will … Read more Environmental Process Review & Office Hours