Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Transportation
Explore 225 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 28, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 27, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in multifamily buildings across Washington, D.C., with a focus on underserved communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Date Added
Jul 13, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and organizations in Illinois for developing and implementing educational and preventive traffic safety programs aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and injuries.
Application Deadline
Sep 16, 2024
Date Added
Aug 13, 2024
The Environmental Education and Conservation Fund, established in 2018 by biologist Roger Foote and agronomist Chuck Vaughn, aims to foster appreciation, conservation, and responsible use of the natural environment within Mendocino County. This initiative aligns directly with the Community Foundation of Mendocino County's mission to support organizations, including educational institutions, that offer conservation and/or education programs. The overarching goal is to raise awareness about the natural world through educational endeavors and to directly address significant conservation challenges. The fund targets a broad range of beneficiaries, including educational institutions and other organizations that provide conservation and education programs. The impact goals are centered around increasing ecological understanding, promoting natural resource management, highlighting the scientific method in conservation, addressing climate change and human roles in it, and encouraging land stewardship. Ultimately, the fund seeks to improve public access to natural lands, ensuring people from all backgrounds can experience and enjoy them. The fund's priorities and focuses are clearly delineated, encompassing both educational and conservation projects. Educational initiatives may include outdoor schools, science camps, college-level natural resource management programs, and natural history displays. Conservation projects, on the other hand, can involve wildlife surveys, habitat studies, restoration efforts, improving public access to conservation lands, land stewardship internships, tree planting, and invasive plant removal. The fund emphasizes a holistic approach to environmental well-being. Expected outcomes include a more informed public regarding ecological understanding and climate change, improved natural resource management practices, and tangible progress in habitat and watershed restoration. Measurable results could manifest in increased participation in environmental education programs, the successful completion of conservation projects such as a certain acreage of restored habitat, and an expansion of public access points to natural areas. The Foundation's strategic priorities are rooted in the belief that investing in both education and direct conservation efforts will lead to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious community, embodying a theory of change where knowledge and action drive positive ecological impact.
Application Deadline
Jun 20, 2025
Date Added
May 30, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that train instructors to educate hazardous materials employees on safe handling and transportation practices.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 1, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to gasoline-dispensing facilities in Minnesota for installing or upgrading systems that capture harmful emissions during fuel transfers, promoting cleaner air and environmental compliance.
Application Deadline
May 5, 2026
Date Added
Apr 21, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for public entities and Amtrak to improve and expand intercity passenger rail infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor, enhancing service performance and capacity.
Application Deadline
Jul 10, 2026
Date Added
May 12, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for planning efforts that integrate land use and transportation around major transit projects, aimed at enhancing community accessibility and economic development.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 30, 2025
This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.
Application Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
Date Added
May 20, 2026
This program provides funding to organizations involved with port facilities to implement projects that reduce truck emissions and improve air quality through innovative technologies and infrastructure improvements.

