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Funding Programs

NVTA distributes funding through a variety of federal, state, regional, and local sources to support transportation projects and programs throughout Napa County. This page provides an overview of key funding programs administered by NVTA, along with related resources, materials, and application information.

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO)

Caltrans releases monthly updates on state and federal discretionary grant funding opportunities. These updates provide information on available and upcoming programs that may support a range of transportation projects through a variety of competitive grant funding programs.

Unified Call for Projects – Cycle 1

NVTA’s Unified Call for Projects is a countywide process that allows project sponsors to submit projects for consideration through one intake and screening process. Cycle 1 will support the programming of funding available from FY 2027 through FY 2031. Funding sources included in this cycle are One Bay Area Grant Program, Cycle 4 (OBAG 4), Community Action Resource and Empowerment Program (CARE), Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) and TFCA Bikeways Fund (One-time allocation), and Local Partnership Program Formula Funds (LPP-F). Projects submitted through this process will be reviewed using NVTA’s Project Screening Criteria document, which outlines the eligibility requirements for each funding program.

 

One Bay Area Grant - OBAG

NVTA administers the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG 4) Program for Napa County in coordination with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). This is the fourth cycle of the regional program that guides how MTC distributes federal transportation funding (STP/CMAQ) to eligible projects and programs. Funding is available for transportation projects that support regional goals related to safety, equity, mobility, climate, and housing. NVTA is responsible for managing Napa County’s share of available funds and programming them consistent with MTC policies, program requirements, and countywide priorities. Eligible projects include active transportation, local streets and roads, transit, complete streets, and other multimodal improvements.

Community Action Resource and Empowerment (CARE)

NVTA will administer the CARE Program funds for Napa County in coordination with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. For this funding cycle, CARE funds are expected to include both the Community Based Transportation Plan Technical Assistance (CBTP TA) Program and the Participatory Budgeting and Implementation (PB&I) Program. CBTP TA funds support community identified projects through project development and design and are intended to help advance eligible CBTP identified projects through 100% design. PB&I funds are intended to support the construction phase of eligible projects.

Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA)

NVTA administers the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) County Program Manager Funds for Napa County. These funds are generated through a $4 vehicle registration fee authorized under Assembly Bill 434 applied to all vehicles licensed in the Bay Area Air District (BAAD). TFCA County Program Manager Funds represent 40% of the funds collected in Napa County, and NVTA is responsible for programming these funds annually. Funding is available for transportation projects that reduce motor vehicle emissions and improve local air quality. Eligible projects would include transit, trip reduction, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, alternative fuel infrastructure, and other clean air transportation improvements.

 

 

Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Bikeways

NVTA is administering a one-time allocation of TFCA Bikeways funds for Napa County from the Bay Area Air District (BAAD). This funding supports eligible bicycle projects that help reduce motor vehicle emissions and improve local air quality. Eligible projects must be cost effective, publicly accessible, and consistent with TFCA program requirements. Bicycle facility improvement projects must also be included in the adopted countywide Active Transportation Plan. Eligible projects may include new or expanded bicycle paths, lanes, and routes, as well as related bicycle facilities such as secure bike parking and lockers.

 

Local Partnership Program (LPP)

NVTA administers Local Partnership Program Formula Funds (LPP-F) for Napa County through the California Transportation Commission (CTC). LPP is a state funding program established under Senate Bill 1 (SB1) that provides funding to agencies in counties with voter approved transportation revenue measures. NVTA qualifies for LPP formula funds based on Napa County’s local transportation sales tax measure, previously Measure T and now Measure U. Eligible projects would include local streets and roads , safety, transit, active transportation, complete streets, and other eligible capital improvements.

Program Requirements

Successful applications require a minimum 1:1 funding match using federal, local, or state funds other than funds allocated by the CTC. NVTA must submit the application to CTC for approval.

Funding Program

The TDA-3 program is funded by approximately 2% of the ¼ cent Statewide Sales Tax. NVTA receives the sales tax revenues generated in Napa which is approximately $200,000 per year in revenues. All of Napa jurisdictions are eligible to apply for these funds. Unused funds are accumulated and rolled over for programming in future cycles. The TDA-3 program provides grants for local bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs.

A Call for Projects for TDA-3 occurs every 1-2 years, based on availability of funds. For more details about the TDA-3 program, please visit the TDA-3 program page here.