Grants for City or township governments - Transportation

This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in Illinois to replace older diesel freight trucks with new all-electric models, aiming to reduce air pollution in designated priority areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, municipalities, and private businesses in Vermont for projects that replace or upgrade diesel vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives to reduce harmful emissions and promote cleaner transportation technologies.

This program provides funding to businesses and shippers in Maine for projects that improve freight rail infrastructure, promoting economic development and reducing reliance on highway transport.

This program provides funding to K-12 schools and affiliated nonprofits in Michigan to promote safe and active transportation options for students, encouraging walking, biking, and rolling to school.

This program provides funding to local governments in North Carolina for infrastructure projects that help communities recover from Hurricane Helene by restoring essential services and promoting economic revitalization.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to assist Tribal governments in engaging with the U.S. Department of Energy on the planning and coordination of radioactive materials transportation.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, and federal agencies in Wisconsin for the development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of ATV and UTV trails to promote safe and sustainable off-road recreation.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, businesses, and transportation agencies in Pennsylvania for projects that improve transportation systems, enhance public safety, and promote community development.

This program provides funding to public and quasi-public entities in Colorado to improve and modernize transit systems, enhancing mobility and access to safe transportation options.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state governments and eligible organizations for planning and coordinating the safe transportation of radioactive materials across four U.S. regions.

This program provides federal funding to local governments and tribes in Arkansas for the improvement, replacement, and rehabilitation of bridges on public roads that are not part of the federal highway system.

This program provides funding to various organizations, including businesses and government entities, to replace older diesel engines with cleaner alternatives, improving air quality and public health in New Jersey.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve healthcare access for rural residents in West Virginia by establishing regional hubs and coordinating transportation and care navigation services.

This program provides funding to local governments in Nebraska for transportation projects that create or retain jobs and attract private investment in the state.

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research and development proposals from a wide range of organizations to create advanced military technologies that enhance defense capabilities and address operational challenges.

This program provides funding to local governments in Tennessee for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike lanes and sidewalks, while enhancing community accessibility and preserving historic sites.

The City of Kemah's Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Sponsorship Program offers funding to organizations for events that directly enhance and promote tourism, as well as the convention and hotel industry within the city. This initiative is designed to align with the city's mission to stimulate economic growth through increased visitor traffic, ensuring that the local hospitality sector benefits from funded activities. The program's core objective is to utilize Hotel/Motel Tax funds to support endeavors that bring tangible advantages to Kemah's tourism landscape. To be eligible for funding, applications must satisfy a two-part criterion. Firstly, the "heads in beds" test requires that every funded project or event must demonstrably attract overnight tourists to Kemah's hotels and motels, thereby directly bolstering the city's lodging industry. This ensures that the grant funds are utilized in a manner that directly contributes to the program's primary goal of promoting the city's hotel industry. The target beneficiaries are primarily the hotels, motels, and businesses within the tourism sector in Kemah, with the ultimate impact goal of increasing their revenue and overall economic vitality. Secondly, the project or event must fall into one of nine statutorily authorized categories. These categories include convention and visitor centers/registration, advertising the city, promotion of the arts, historical restoration and preservation, sporting events in counties under one million in population, enhancing or upgrading existing sports facilities or fields (in certain cities), tourist transportation systems, and signage directing the public to frequently visited sights and attractions. These categories represent the key priorities and focuses of the grant program, ensuring that diverse aspects of tourism and community enrichment are supported. The expected outcomes and measurable results of the program include a measurable increase in hotel occupancy rates, a rise in the number of overnight tourists, and an enhancement of Kemah's reputation as a tourist destination. By funding projects aligned with these categories, the city aims to create a vibrant tourism ecosystem that benefits both visitors and local businesses. The City of Kemah's strategic priority is to maximize the economic benefits derived from the Hotel/Motel Tax through targeted investments in tourism promotion and infrastructure. The theory of change behind this program is that by providing financial support to events and projects that directly attract overnight visitors and enhance tourist experiences, the city will foster sustainable growth in its tourism and hotel industries.

This grant provides funding to qualified firms for creating guidance documents and resources that assist cities and counties in developing effective transit-oriented projects to promote housing growth and community resilience in Washington.

The Rural program is dedicated to enhancing surface transportation infrastructure within rural communities, with $780 million allocated for this purpose. It supports highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that improve freight, safety, and access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities critical to a rural area's economy. This program recognizes the unique challenges faced by smaller communities in accessing funding and aims to support projects that address these needs directly. The submission deadline is May 6, 2024.

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) introduces the Statewide Transit Innovation Grant, a competitive program targeting the enhancement of transit reliability, accessibility to activity centers, and the diversification of transit mobility options across Maryland. This initiative is dedicated to funding public transportation projects that are cost-effective and aim to diminish delays, improving connectivity between regional and economic centers. Projects may encompass various transit modes including bus, rail, among others, and are open to Maryland local governments, locally operated transit providers, or organizations currently receiving MDOT MTA grant funds.