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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Transportation

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Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) School Bus: Advisory Services Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts MassCEC
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This program provides no-cost support to public school districts in Massachusetts to help them plan and transition from diesel to electric school bus fleets.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program
$2,039,246,480
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to a variety of public and private entities to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of rail transportation across the United States through infrastructure enhancements and advanced safety technologies.

Transportation
State governments
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
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
Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grants Program
$22,853,219
Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides $600 million in funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to improve health outcomes and access to care through community-driven initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
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
FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal entities, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to implement innovative safety initiatives aimed at reducing crashes and improving compliance with commercial motor vehicle regulations.

Transportation
State governments
FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations that train individuals, especially veterans and their families, to operate commercial motor vehicles, enhancing roadway safety and workforce readiness in the transportation sector.

Transportation
State governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based public agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate in construction and engineering applications.

Environment
City or township governments
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
FY 2026 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit higher education institutions in the U.S. to conduct innovative research on pipeline safety, involving student participation and collaboration with industry partners.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Behavioral Highway Safety Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, universities, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to implement evidence-based strategies that improve roadway safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
State governments
New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program
$315,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in New Hampshire for projects that reduce harmful emissions from older diesel engines, improving air quality and public health.

Environment
State governments
Urgent Needs Grant
$50,000
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare to residents of Charlevoix County.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Projects In Support Of Naval Aviation
Contact for amount
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity invites a wide range of organizations, including academic institutions and businesses, to propose innovative research and technology projects that enhance naval aviation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern and Central California that are focused on alleviating poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
$105,183,605
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to improve the training, testing, and licensing of commercial drivers, enhancing highway safety nationwide.

Transportation
State 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