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Grants for Special district governments - Transportation

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Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments in Virginia to improve access to freight rail services, promoting economic growth and reducing highway congestion.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009 (FASTER) FASTER Safety Program
$80,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding for highway safety improvement projects across Colorado to enhance public safety on state roadways.

Safety
State governments
Aviation Fuel Tax Program
$19,963,052
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to public airports in Illinois for projects that improve aviation infrastructure and operations, ensuring safe and efficient air travel.

Transportation
City or township governments
Statewide Transit Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local and regional transit agencies in Wisconsin for planning studies and strategies that improve public transportation services.

Transportation
City or township governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank (PIB)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to a variety of organizations, including municipalities and transportation authorities, to finance critical transportation infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
Opioid Settlement Grant Program
$578,777
Minnesota Horizon Public Health
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Minnesota to implement strategies that address opioid use disorders and their impacts on communities, particularly those disproportionately affected by opioid-related harms.

Health
Nonprofits
Wyoming Recreational Trails Program Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
Wyoming State Parks
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for trail-related projects, such as construction, maintenance, and safety improvements, to local, state, and federal agencies or qualifying non-profit organizations in Wyoming.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program
$600,000
South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in South Dakota for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and community enhancements.

Transportation
City or township governments
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grants Program
$114,266,095
Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This program provides funding to regional coalitions in Indiana's rural areas to develop and implement innovative healthcare solutions that address local health challenges and improve access to care.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides federal funding to state and local governments and not-for-profit utility providers for infrastructure projects that improve military readiness and quality of life in communities surrounding military installations.

Infrastructure
State governments
Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribal entities, and planning organizations to develop and implement comprehensive safety plans aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

Safety
City or township governments
FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
$1,146,528,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribal authorities, and planning organizations to improve or eliminate dangerous highway-rail crossings, enhancing safety and transportation efficiency across the U.S.

Transportation
State governments
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
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that promote the use of clean alternative fuels in transportation, including vehicle purchases, infrastructure development, and innovative technologies.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Driving a Cleaner Illinois VW Electric Trucks Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in Illinois to replace older diesel freight trucks with new all-electric models, aiming to reduce air pollution in designated priority areas.

Environment
State governments
Michigan Age-Friendly Communities Grant Program
$10,000
AARP Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to Michigan organizations and community groups to implement projects that enhance livability and support residents aged 50 and older, focusing on accessibility, social inclusion, and quality of life improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP)
$500,000
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and the Iowa DOT for improving roadway safety through targeted projects, traffic control devices, and educational outreach.

Transportation
County governments
Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This state-funded program provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Maryland for projects that enhance bicycle infrastructure and connectivity, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
County governments