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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Transportation

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Collaboratory Community Infrastructure Coalition Grant
$50,000
Collaboratory
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Southwest Florida to implement projects that create lasting improvements in community infrastructure, focusing on housing, food access, and internet connectivity.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-TTHP)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions for collaborative research aimed at improving aviation training and human performance, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency in the aerospace system.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
It Pays to Plug In Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions in New Jersey for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 22, 2027

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for collegiate student teams to develop innovative airborne solutions for inspecting land-based infrastructure, enhancing safety and efficiency in various sectors by 2035 or sooner.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Build Kansas Fund
$20,000,000
Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Kansas communities for transformative infrastructure projects in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and broadband, helping them secure federal funding.

Infrastructure
State governments
FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and projects focused on improving bus safety, accessibility, and innovation across various organizations involved in public transportation.

Transportation
State governments
Mini Grant
$1,500
Seattle Department of Transportation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools, PTAs, and nonprofit groups in Seattle to implement creative projects that promote safe walking, biking, and rolling to school.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to students in Ohio pursuing commercial driver's license training, helping to address the demand for truck drivers by covering half of their training costs as a grant and the other half as a forgivable loan contingent on employment.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-AJFE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities involved in a collaborative research initiative focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels and improving environmental practices in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
eMobility Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides funding to support electric transportation solutions in New Jersey, focusing on improving mobility and reducing emissions in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
CSX In Kind Donations
Contact for amount
CSX Charitable Investments
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2024

This program provides in-kind transportation services and railroad equipment donations to eligible nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions to help reduce their operational costs.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Corrosion Considerations in Ammonia Fuel Systems for the Marine Sector Research Program
$50,000
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This grant provides funding for research teams to investigate corrosion risks and materials degradation associated with using ammonia as a marine fuel, focusing on safety and performance in marine applications.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2027

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to state and local agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to develop innovative programs aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through enhanced enforcement and education on risky driving behaviors.

Transportation
State governments
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
$700,000
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Restore Colorado
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats across Colorado, focusing on areas like grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, and urban spaces.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Growing the Clean Energy Workforce – Electric Vehicles (GCEW-EV)
$600,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare individuals for careers in electric vehicle repair, maintenance, and related services, with a focus on benefiting residents of Disadvantaged Communities in New York State.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Youth Climate Action Fund
$4,999
Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (Resilience Office)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports youth aged 15 to 24 in Oahu to create and implement innovative climate projects that address local environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits