Federal Transportation Grants
Explore 202 grant opportunities
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
Feb 13, 2026
Date Added
Jan 19, 2026
This program provides financial assistance to rural Alaskan communities for transportation projects that need help meeting local funding requirements or have funding shortfalls.
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.
Application Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Date Added
Dec 29, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, and public agencies for projects that improve port infrastructure and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of goods movement through U.S. ports.
Application Deadline
Feb 16, 2026
Date Added
Dec 24, 2025
This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry, with the chance to win funding and internships with NASA.
Application Deadline
Feb 6, 2026
Date Added
Sep 23, 2025
This funding opportunity provides significant financial support for states, public agencies, and partnerships to improve and expand intercity passenger rail infrastructure across the nation, excluding the Northeast Corridor.
Application Deadline
Feb 17, 2026
Date Added
Jan 21, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible airport owners for upgrading and modernizing air traffic control towers to improve safety and operational efficiency in the U.S. aviation system.
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 30, 2025
This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.
Application Deadline
Feb 20, 2026
Date Added
Dec 22, 2025
This funding opportunity supports partnerships among U.S. universities to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for pressing transportation challenges, focusing on areas like mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience.
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.
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.
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 vehicles and equipment, improving air quality and public health.
Application Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
Date Added
Jun 26, 2025
This funding opportunity invites a wide range of organizations, including academic institutions and businesses, to propose innovative research and technology projects that enhance naval aviation capabilities for the U.S. Navy.
Application Deadline
Feb 6, 2026
Date Added
Jan 30, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Amtrak for enhancing rail services and infrastructure along the heavily trafficked Northeast Corridor, promoting strategic planning and cooperation among multiple stakeholders.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 12, 2024
This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from academia, industry, and the research community to advance technologies that support national security in various critical areas, with a focus on collaboration and technical merit.
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.
Application Deadline
Feb 24, 2026
Date Added
Nov 27, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible public entities, such as state and local governments and transit agencies, for transformative transportation infrastructure projects that improve safety, mobility, and community connectivity across urban, rural, and tribal areas.
Application Deadline
Feb 6, 2026
Date Added
Jan 22, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance logistical and administrative operations for U.S.-funded counternarcotics and law enforcement programs in Costa Rica.
Application Deadline
Feb 16, 2026
Date Added
Feb 4, 2025
This competition invites university students to develop innovative aviation technologies that improve agricultural practices and address climate challenges, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and resilience in farming by 2035.

