Background

The Regional Capacity Program (Project O) provides Measure M2 (M2) funding for improvements to the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Project O also provides for intersection improvements and other projects to help improve street operations and reduce congestion.

The Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs (CTFP) is the mechanism by which the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) administers competitive funding for streets and roads projects. The CTFP allocates funds through an annual competitive call for projects (call) based on guidelines and scoring criteria approved by the OCTA Board of Directors (Board). The CTFP guidelines identify procedures and requirements that local agencies must satisfy to apply for M2 funding and how project applications are evaluated. These guidelines were first approved by the OCTA Board on March 22, 2010, and are updated annually to initiate a Project O call cycle.

2026 Call Overview

On September 8, 2025, the OCTA Board authorized staff to issue calls for the CTFP Regional Capacity Program (Project O) and Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Project P). The staff report can be viewed here. OCTA is pleased to announce that the 2026 Project O and P calls under M2 are now open.

Typically, OCTA has made approximately $42 million in M2 funds available for each Project O and Project P call cycle.

Funding applications must be submitted via the OCFundtracker online grant management system. An electronic copy on a USB, thumb drive, memory stick, or via electronic file upload and/or email of the application and any supporting documentation must be submitted to OCTA by the application deadline. Hardcopies will not be accepted. The online application, is due to OCTA no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Please refer to the 2026 CTFP guidelines for other pertinent deadlines and funding application requirements.

2026 Call Schedule

Key dates and deadlines	date
Call Released/Board Approval for Issuance	September 8, 2025
Application Workshop and Q&A Session	September 18, 2025
New Facility Modeling Request to OCTA	October 9, 2025
Applications Due to OCTA (by 5:00 p.m.)	November 20, 2025
OCTA Technical Steering/Technical Advisory Committee Review	March/April 2026
OCTA Board Approval of Recommended Projects	May/June 2026
2026 Project O & P Funds Allocated*	July 1, 2026

*This is the earliest date projects can be programmed for the 2026 call

2026 CTFP Call Workshop

OCTA will be hosting a virtual call application workshop and Q&A session on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. All interested applicants are invited to join by registering below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SZotalEuRridOmyxn_FGzg .

CTFP M2 Signage for Construction Projects

For all construction projects awarded CTFP funds in excess of $500,000 or exceeding a 90-day construction period schedule, local agencies shall install M2 signage in accordance with OCTA specifications during the construction period. The implementing agency is responsible for requesting OCTA furnished signage. Refer to the Regional Capacity Program Signage Requirements for signage specifications and guidance.

Please contact Stephanie Mooney at smooney@octa.net or (714) 560-5312 for M2 signage requests or questions.

CTFP Guidelines

The CTFP Guidelines for the 2026 call were approved by the Board on September 8, 2025. The Board-approved 2026 CTFP Guidelines are available online and can be accessed below:

OCFundtracker

The OCFundtracker database can be accessed here.

The OCFundtracker training manual can be downloaded here. Please contact OCTA staff if you require additional training on the database.

Contacts

If you have any questions regarding the call, the virtual workshop, or would like to schedule a one on-one application discussion, please contact Cynthia Morales at (714) 560-5905 or cmorales@octa.net or Charvalen Alacar at (714) 560-5401 or calacar@octa.net.