CLEAN CALIFORNIA
Local Grant Program
The Clean California Local Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), provides funding to beautify and improve streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers. Its ultimate goal is to restore pride in California's public spaces.
In Cycle 1, Caltrans awarded approximately $300 million in funds to 105 projects. In Cycle 2, Caltrans awarded
approximately $100 million in funds to 42 projects across the State.
Eligible a
pplicants were local or regional public agencies, transit agencies, and tribal governments. Nonprofit organizations could apply as sub-applicants. At this time, we do not anticipate there
being a Cycle 3, however if this changes we will update our website and inform stakeholders as soon as possible.
Project Types
Eligible projects are infrastructure or
non-infrastructure projects that reduce
litter, beautify public spaces, improve
public health, and foster place-making.
Funding
The grant program guidelines
recognize and provide for the
diverse funding needs of potential
applicants throughout the state.
• The local match component
ranges from 0% to 50% of the
grant amount request.
• All program
funds benefit
underserved communities.
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The maximum grant amount
request is $5 million. There is
no minimum award.
Cycle 2 projects must be
delivered by June 30, 2026.
Student paint day for mural that is part of the 21st Avenue Beautification Project, City of Sacramento, Cycle 1 A wardee
Groundbreaking event for the Hoopa Four Project,
Hoopa Valley Tribal Council, Cycle 1 Awardee
CLEAN CALIFORNIA
Local Grant Program
Project Selection Criteria
For Cycle 2, Caltrans refined the project selection criteria to further support:
• Community need.
• Potential to enhance and beautify public space.
• Potential for greening to provide shade, reduction of the urban heat island effect, and use of native drought-tolerant plants.
• Potential to improve access to public space.
• Public engagement in the project proposal that reflects community priorities. • Benefit to underserved communities.
Funds for this program cannot be used to displace people experiencing homelessness.
Cycle 2 Milestones Dates
Call for Projects February 14, 2023
Project Application Deadline May 31, 2023
Project Award Announcement October 9, 2023
Stay Informed!
• Learn about the CCLGP and projects in your area by visiting:
https://cleancalifornia.dot.ca.gov/local-grant-program
• Sign up for our mailing list HERE
• Questions? Email: [email protected]
June 30, 2026 Project Completion Date
Litter clean up event part of the Fresno River &
Vernon McCullough River Trail Project, City of
Madera, Cycle 1
Awardee
Litter clean up event part of the Oakdale Alameda
Gateway Beautification Project, City of El Cajon,
Cycle 1 Awardee