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Federal Transportation Grants

Explore 296 grant opportunities

COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-TTHP)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions for collaborative research aimed at improving aviation training and human performance, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency in the aerospace system.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Catalyst Grant Program
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Infrastructure
State governments
Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Program
$588,971,305
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 for the purchase or lease of low-emission and zero-emission transit buses, as well as the necessary facilities, aimed at designated recipients, state and local governments, and Indian Tribes across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 22, 2027

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for collegiate student teams to develop innovative airborne solutions for inspecting land-based infrastructure, enhancing safety and efficiency in various sectors by 2035 or sooner.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and projects focused on improving bus safety, accessibility, and innovation across various organizations involved in public transportation.

Transportation
State governments
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Transportation
State governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Engineering (ENG): Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET) Grant
$100,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative engineering research in chemical, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems, aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovation for researchers and institutions in these fields.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-AJFE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities involved in a collaborative research initiative focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels and improving environmental practices in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program
$315,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in New Hampshire for projects that reduce harmful emissions from older diesel engines, improving air quality and public health.

Environment
State governments
State Border Security Reinforcement Fund
$9,985,436,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This federal grant provides funding to state agencies for projects that enhance border security, including construction of barriers and efforts to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

Infrastructure
State governments
FY26 Atlantic Gateway, Arlington to Alexandria Fourth Track - CMAQ Funds
$56,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to construct a new fourth track along a key rail corridor, enhancing transportation infrastructure between Arlington and Alexandria.

Transportation
State governments
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY26 - Stopping Threats On Pedestrian Competitive Grant Program (Bollards)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to state and local governments for installing bollards to enhance pedestrian safety and prevent vehicle-related injuries and terrorism in high-traffic areas.

Safety
State governments
FYs 2024 through 2026 - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
$60,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, and transportation agencies for projects that enhance the resilience and efficiency of surface transportation systems, including highways, public transit, and coastal infrastructure.

Transportation
State governments
Development of Fiscal Year 2027 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals
$51,565,663
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to state and territorial agencies to develop safety plans aimed at improving commercial vehicle and driver safety, ultimately reducing fatal crashes on the nation's roads.

Transportation
State governments
Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2027

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to state and local agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to develop innovative programs aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through enhanced enforcement and education on risky driving behaviors.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program
$11,959,671
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public transportation projects that improve coordination and accessibility for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
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