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FY 2026 Hmsi Grant Award
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to state agencies for conducting inspections of hazardous materials shippers to improve safety and regulatory compliance in the transportation of hazardous materials.

Transportation
State governments
Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program
$98,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments and community-owned utilities for improving the safety and reliability of aging natural gas distribution systems across the United States.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program
$2,039,246,480
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to a variety of public and private entities to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of rail transportation across the United States through infrastructure enhancements and advanced safety technologies.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for Tribes
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and tribal nonprofit organizations for enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities related to hazardous materials incidents.

Safety
Native American tribal organizations
FY 2026 Pipeline One-Call Grant
$60,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies for improving pipeline safety initiatives and reducing damage to underground pipelines caused by excavation activities.

Transportation
State governments
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
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Planning and Bridge Project Grants
$80,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal entities, and planning organizations for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and planning projects to improve transportation infrastructure across the nation.

Transportation
State governments
Port Infrastructure Development Program
$112,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities like state and local governments, port authorities, and tribal governments for projects that improve port infrastructure and logistics, enhancing the safety and efficiency of goods movement across the nation.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for national training and outreach programs that enhance community preparedness and safety in responding to hazardous materials transportation incidents.

Safety
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning
$28,492,618
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides competitive grants to public entities, such as state and local governments and transit agencies, to support planning efforts that create walkable, mixed-use communities centered around public transit systems.

Transportation
City or township governments
Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Competitive Grants Program
$150,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations managing or utilizing port facilities to implement projects that reduce truck emissions and improve air quality through innovative technologies and infrastructure improvements.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national nonprofit fire service organizations for training programs that prepare emergency responders to effectively manage hazardous materials incidents.

Safety
Nonprofits
FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal entities, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to implement innovative safety initiatives aimed at reducing crashes and improving compliance with commercial motor vehicle regulations.

Transportation
State governments
FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations that train individuals, especially veterans and their families, to operate commercial motor vehicles, enhancing roadway safety and workforce readiness in the transportation sector.

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
FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant
$500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that train emergency responders in managing hazardous materials incidents, particularly those involving flammable liquids transported by rail.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
FY 2026 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit higher education institutions in the U.S. to conduct innovative research on pipeline safety, involving student participation and collaboration with industry partners.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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