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Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Surface Transportation Block Grant & Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Call for Project Nominations
Overview
The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program are Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) programs that provide flexible funding for transportation projects that meet regional criteria, as described in SCAG’s STBG/CMAQ guidelines. SCAG, as the Metropolitan Transportation Organization for the region, is responsible for the administration and project selection for STBG and CMAQ funds in its region through its Call for Project Nominations, which occurs every odd year.
LA Metro, as one of six County Transportation Commissions (CTC) in the SCAG region, is responsible for developing a framework that prioritizes projects for agencies participating in SCAG’s Call for Project Nominations. The Metro Board of Directors approves the final project listing before submitting to SCAG for review and final fund awards.
Announcements
On March 27, 2025, Metro Board of Directors approved the Los Angeles CTC project prioritization framework for the 2025 SCAG CMAQ/STBG Call for Projects. This framework provides guidance and establishes the criteria for agencies when developing their applications.
2025 SCAG CMAQ/STBG Call for Projects Schedule (Subject to Change):
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| SCAG Regional Council Adopts of STBG/CMAQ Program Guidelines | March 6, 2025 |
| SCAG & Metro Joint Workshop | March 24, 2025 |
| Metro Board Adopts Prioritization Framework | March 27, 2025 |
| Application Portal Opens | March 31, 2025 |
| Application Portal Closes | May 16, 2025 |
| Metro & *COGs Application Review and Ranking | May 19 to July 10, 2025 |
| Planning & Programming Reviews Project Nomination Ranking List | July 16, 2025 |
| Metro Board Approves Final Project Nomination Ranking List | July 24, 2025 |
| Final Project Nomination List due to SCAG | August 1, 2025 |
| SCAG Reviews Metro's Nominations | August 4 to October 17, 2025 |
| SCAG Regional Council Approves Project Awards | November or December 2025 |
| **Entries of Awarded Projects into 2027 FTIP | November or December 2025 |
Application Information
SCAG STBG/CMAQ Program: SCAG STBG/CMAQ Information Website
Final Program Guidelines: SCAG STBG/CMAQ Program Guidelines – March 2025
Application Online Portal: SCAG Application
(Applications must be submitted via the EcoInteractive online portal and no hard copies will be accepted)
Metro Framework: Board Report – March 27, 2025
Outreach and Office Hours
SCAG Workshop: March 12 & 18, 2025 SCAG Workshop Presentation
Metro-SCAG Joint Workshop Presentation – March 24, 2025 (link to Powerpoint slides)
Office Hours Available from March 24 to May 16, 2025
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. 10:00 AM to NOON
Metro Contact Information
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Yamarone | Executive Officer | (213) 418-3452 | YamaroneM@metro.net |
| Nancy Marroquin | Senior Director | (213) 418-3086 | MarroquinN@metro.net |
| Michael Richmai | Senior Manager | (213) 922-2558 | RichmaiM@metro.net |
| General Program Email | 2025scagNomination@metro.net |
SCAG Contact Information
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Sifford | Senior Regional Planner | (702) 820-7378 | Sifford@scag.ca.gov |
| Heidi Busslinger | Principal Regional Planner | (213) 630-1541 | Busslinger@scag.ca.gov |
