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

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Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program
$6,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations in Illinois to deliver motorcycle safety training courses aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries among motorcyclists.

Transportation
County governments
FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, transit agencies, and research institutions for projects that implement advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance mobility across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
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
OpenStreetMap US Microgrants
$500
OpenStreetMap US
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to individuals and groups in the U.S. working to promote and enhance the OpenStreetMap community through events, travel, and educational programs.

Education
Individuals
Highway Safety Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for eligible agencies in Michigan to implement traffic safety initiatives aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries on the roads through education, enforcement, and infrastructure improvements.

Transportation
City or township governments
Active Transportation Microgrant Program
$5,000
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding to municipalities, schools, health districts, and nonprofits in Connecticut to promote safe and sustainable transportation options, particularly for youth and underserved communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant Program
$5,909,575
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

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.

Environment
City or township governments
TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Tactical Technology Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

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.

Science and Technology
State governments
Community Infrastructure Fund
$1,000,000
Delta Regional Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This federal grant provides financial support for infrastructure projects that improve essential services and economic opportunities in distressed communities across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Transit Oriented Development in Washington
$350,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

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.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maryland Statewide Transit Innovation Grant
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2023

Date Added

Feb 8, 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.

Transportation
City or township governments
FY 2025 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
$88,700,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2025

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Tribal governments, and educational institutions to improve compliance with commercial driver's license regulations, enhance safety, and address key transportation priorities.

Transportation
State governments
AZ. Hall of Fame Grant FY26
$75,000
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create programs and services aimed at improving the lives of Arizona's veterans, addressing issues such as employment, health, legal aid, and homelessness.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
FY25 Transportation Alternative and Recreational Use Grant
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

The Transportation Alternative and Recreational Use FY25 Grant, administered by the Maryland State Highway Administration, aims to fund transportation alternative and recreational use projects within the state. This federal grant offers 80% reimbursable funds, requiring a 20% match from project sponsors. Projects should enhance the intermodal transportation system or support recreational trails and amenities. Approximately 60% of the funds are allocated to projects within the jurisdictions of three Maryland Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs): The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board, National Capitol Region Transportation Planning Board, and Wilmington Area Planning Council. Eligible sponsors include local governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource and public land agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and 501c(3) non-profit agencies. Project sponsors are responsible for all aspects of their project, including design, management, construction, and maintenance.

Transportation
Nonprofits
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 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This program provides substantial funding to a wide range of eligible entities, including states, public agencies, and rail carriers, to improve railroad safety, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity across the national rail system.

Transportation
State governments
2024 Maine Charity
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The Maine Charity Foundation Fund aims to support charitable and educational purposes across Maine, with an emphasis on transportation services for individuals with limited access. The grant prioritizes projects that use volunteers, engage community partners, address service gaps, and focus on equity and diversity. Criteria for eligibility are set by the Maine Community Foundation and reviewed annually. The foundation offers general support grants for ongoing needs and project grants for new programs. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: July 1st to September 16th

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY25 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program
$200,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2025

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that train commercial truck and bus drivers, focusing on recruiting veterans, their families, and individuals from underserved communities to improve safety and job placement in the transportation industry.

Transportation
State governments
Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2021

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects focused on creating innovative and efficient aircraft structures, open to a wide range of applicants including universities, businesses, and non-profits.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses