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Grants for Special district governments - Transportation

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Consolidated Grant Program
$136,500,000
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public transit agencies in Washington state to improve and expand public transportation services, particularly for rural communities and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program
$610,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public transit agencies, local governments, and tribes for purchasing and improving buses and related facilities, with a focus on enhancing safety and promoting low- and zero-emission transportation options.

Transportation
State governments
Energy Matching Funds Program
$155,000,000
Wyoming Energy Authority
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

Energy Matching Funds supports Wyoming-based research, pilot, demonstration, and commercial deployment projects that address state energy needs and can provide matching funds.

Energy
Individuals
Priority Paths Grant Program
$1,500,000
Metro East Park and Recreation District
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to local transit districts and eligible public agencies for the development of interconnected non-motorized bike paths that enhance regional trail connectivity in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.

Transportation
Special district 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
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
Renew NC Community Infrastructure Program
$15,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Community Revitalization (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in North Carolina for infrastructure projects that help communities recover from Hurricane Helene by restoring essential services and promoting economic revitalization.

Infrastructure
County governments
Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009 (FASTER) FASTER Transit Grants Program
$15,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to public and quasi-public entities in Colorado to improve and modernize transit systems, enhancing mobility and access to safe transportation options.

Transportation
State governments
WorkClean Diesel Modernization Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Health Link - Establish Regional Hubs & Mobility Coordinators Grant Program
$7,100,000
West Virginia Department of Health (DH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve healthcare access for rural residents in West Virginia by establishing regional hubs and coordinating transportation and care navigation services.

Health
Nonprofits
Tennessee Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments in Tennessee for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike lanes and sidewalks, while enhancing community accessibility and preserving historic sites.

Transportation
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
Rural Surface Transportation Grant (Rural)
$780,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 6, 2024

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

The Rural program is dedicated to enhancing surface transportation infrastructure within rural communities, with $780 million allocated for this purpose. It supports highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that improve freight, safety, and access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities critical to a rural area's economy. This program recognizes the unique challenges faced by smaller communities in accessing funding and aims to support projects that address these needs directly. The submission deadline is May 6, 2024.

Transportation
State governments
Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2025

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. public entities for planning and developing regional infrastructure projects, particularly in underserved and rural communities, to enhance project delivery and financing strategies.

Transportation
State governments
Colorado Electric School Bus Grant Program
$375,000
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado school districts and charter schools for transitioning to electric school buses and charging infrastructure, with a focus on benefiting communities most affected by air pollution.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Wisconsin Federal Formula Grant Program for Rural Areas
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to rural public transit providers in Wisconsin to improve and maintain essential transportation services for residents in non-urbanized areas.

Transportation
Special district governments
Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2025

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribal authorities, and public agencies to enhance transportation infrastructure through innovative financing and public-private partnerships.

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