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Grants for Special district governments - Transportation

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MassTrails Grants
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations in Massachusetts to develop and enhance recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting outdoor access and community connectivity.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund
$50,000
Calvert County Department of Community Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, community groups, and government entities in Calvert County to implement programs that enhance quality of life and promote economic development in historically impacted communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Vibrant Community Fund
$200,000
City of Charlottesville (Department of Human Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that implement programs focused on education, public health, economic development, and the arts for residents of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-Bus Sites (RECESS)
$4,500,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based local educational agencies and third-party transportation providers to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses, promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation.

Transportation
Independent school districts
INFRA Grants
$2,270,520,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to state and local governments, tribal authorities, and other public entities for large-scale transportation projects that improve freight movement, reduce congestion, and enhance the safety and reliability of highway systems across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
AARP Community Challenge Capacity-Building Microgrants
$2,500
AARP Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides $2,500 to nonprofit organizations and government entities for community projects that improve livability and support the needs of residents aged 50 and older.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EOED Rural Development Fund Grant 2026
$500,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to rural communities and small towns in Massachusetts for projects that improve infrastructure, planning, and development readiness, focusing on areas like housing, transportation, and climate resilience.

Community Development
City or township governments
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnerships Grant
$22,500,000
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and public entities in Washington State to install and upgrade electric vehicle charging infrastructure, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through public-private partnerships.

Transportation
Nonprofits
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to eligible public agencies and certain private airport owners for projects that improve airport safety, capacity, and environmental sustainability across the nation.

Transportation
State governments
Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to rural and tribal communities for planning and design activities related to transportation infrastructure projects, helping them prepare for future investment opportunities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small- to mid-sized transportation projects in Omaha that aim to reduce carbon emissions from roadways, targeting governmental bodies and organizations focused on sustainable infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
Washington State Volkswagen Federal Settlement Grant Program
$9,000,000
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Washington State to replace or repower diesel-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with all-electric alternatives, focusing on improving air quality in overburdened communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transform Lake County Grant Program
$35,000
Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lake County, Indiana, to enhance community services and empower residents through innovative programs and capacity-building initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation (RVHT) Grant Program
$150,000
Oregon Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division (ODOT PTD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides funding to counties, transportation districts, and tribes in Oregon to improve transportation services for veterans in rural areas, ensuring they can access essential healthcare.

Health
Special district governments
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities in Ohio for the development and maintenance of recreational trail systems, promoting outdoor access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Women in Commercial Driver’s License Training Grant 2025
$300,000
Maine Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that train women for Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Maine, aiming to increase their participation in the transportation and construction workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Competitive Freight Program
$50,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to the Illinois Department of Transportation for improving and modernizing the state's intermodal freight infrastructure to enhance freight mobility and support economic development.

Transportation
Special district governments
Ozone Season Free Transit Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to public transit agencies in Colorado to offer free rides, especially during the ozone season, to improve air quality and support vulnerable populations.

Transportation
City or township governments
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments