Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Funds – Limited Call for Projects
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is now accepting applications from local jurisdictions and public agencies for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Funds.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is authorized under Health and Safety Code Section 44223 and 44225 to levy a fee on motor vehicles. Funds generated by the fee are referred to as the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) funds. These funds are used to implement projects that reduce air pollution from motor vehicles. C/CAG is the San Mateo County administering agency for these funds.
In the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 TFCA County Program Manager Expenditure Plan, the C/CAG Board of Directors approved one-million dollars ($1,000,000) in funding for eligible TFCA projects. C/CAG is soliciting proposals for the following project types:
- Clean air vehicles and electric and hydrogen recharging stations
- Ridesharing/First-Last Mile Connections
- Bicycle Facilities
- Infrastructure Improvement for Trip Reduction
Applications are due on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. One (1) electronic version of the application shall be submitted to C/CAG Program Manager/Administering Agency Liaison, Kim Wever, at kwever@smcgov.org.
Call for Projects Application and Materials
FY25 TFCA Call for Projects Application
Attachment 1a EV Infrastructure FYE 2025
Attachment 1b Trip Reduction FYE 2025
Attachment 2 Grant Application Word Doc
Attachment 3 Cost Proposal Template
Timeline
| Date | Description |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Release Call for Projects |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. | Zoom Workshop (more information below) |
| June and July 2024 | Office Hours (more information below) |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. | Application Due Date |
| Late August/Early September | Application Evaluation and Project Selection Process |
| September 2024 | Selected project(s) will be notified and recommended to the C/CAG Committees for consideration. |
| September and October 2024 | Funding Agreement developed between C/CAG and Project Sponsor. Funding Agreement will be presented to Board for approval. |
Zoom Workshop
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M., C/CAG will be hosting a Zoom Workshop to provide prospective applicants more information and to answer any questions. Attendance is optional.
Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83428540546?pwd=i7xr9VNqoj8UfI2NfVlwCN5PjdsWQA.o3ieYzLlndUfoLXb
Zoom Webinar ID: 834 2854 0546
Passcode: 615786
Join by Phone: (669) 444 9171
Webinar ID: 834 2854 0546
Passcode: 615786
Zoom Workshop 6.12.24 Powerpoint Slides
Zoom Workshop 6.12.24 Recording
Office Hours
C/CAG Program Manager/Administering Agency Liaison, Kim Wever will also be available in June and July to meet with applicants individually to advise on project eligibility and cost-effectiveness calculations, and any questions. To request a meeting, the applicant should email kwever@smcgov.org to reserve a timeslot and receive a Zoom link.
Tentative Office Hour Dates:
Monday, June 17th, 2024
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
Week of July 8th, 2024
Week of July 22nd, 2024
Week of July 29th , 2024