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FY25 Supplemental State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to improve collaboration and support for intercity passenger rail services among state partners, Amtrak, and federal agencies.

Transportation
Unrestricted
Development of Fiscal Year 2025 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals
$53,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The "Development of Fiscal Year 2025 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals" grant is a federal funding program aimed at improving commercial vehicle safety by reducing crashes, enhancing inspections and enforcement, and promoting public education, with states required to submit comprehensive safety plans that align with national safety goals and address key areas like work zone safety, human trafficking, and drug interdiction.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2024-2026 Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program
$47,740,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2024

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for significant transportation projects that enhance access to Federal or Tribal lands, targeting Federal Land Management Agencies, Tribal governments, and local governments partnered with them.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program
$1,105,512,334
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT/Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as federally recognized Tribes, to purchase or lease environmentally friendly transit buses and improve related infrastructure.

Transportation
State governments
FY26 Bridge Investment Program - Large Bridge Project Grants
$9,620,000,000
Department of Transportation - DOT Federal Highway Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

The Bridge Investment Program (BIP) seeks applications for Large Bridge Project grants, aimed at projects with total eligible costs greater than $100 million. The initiative supports bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection projects that enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight. The program is designed to improve the condition of bridges across the United States by addressing those in poor or fair condition that are at risk of deteriorating or do not meet current design standards. Grants are awarded competitively and are available to a wide range of applicants, including states, local governments, and tribal governments. For fiscal years 2023 to 2026, the program has up to $9.62 billion available, with specific deadlines for application submissions detailed by fiscal year.

Transportation
City or township governments
FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program
$51,000,000
DOT-FTA (DOT/Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2024

Date Added

Apr 18, 2024

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $51 million in competitive grants under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Passenger Ferry Grant Program (PFG) (Federal Assistance Listing #20.532). Of that amount, $5 million is available only for low or zero-emission ferries or ferries using electric battery or fuel cell components and the infrastructure to support such ferries. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively to designated recipients or eligible direct recipients of Urbanized Area Formula funds to support capital projects to improve existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and repair and modernize ferry boats, terminals, and related facilities and equipment.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Tribal Transit Program
$50,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT/Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2024

Date Added

Aug 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Villages for developing and improving public transit services in rural areas.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Aviation Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2025

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop and expand educational and training programs for the aviation maintenance workforce, particularly targeting underserved communities and enhancing diversity in the field.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
FY 24-25 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program - National
$5,070,784,989
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, public agencies, and rail-related entities for projects that improve and maintain intercity passenger rail infrastructure across the country.

Transportation
State governments
2026 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
$25,118,400
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes for projects aimed at improving transportation safety and reducing fatalities on Tribal lands.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
Ports for the Future Partnerships
$1,275,904
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2024

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve sustainable and resilient port infrastructure in South Asia, enhancing regional economic connectivity and maritime trade efficiency.

Transportation
Unrestricted
Cognitive Terrain Flight Model Development
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support small businesses in developing advanced AI and machine learning technologies that enhance the safety and effectiveness of Army aviation operations in challenging terrain.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
FY2025 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 20, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and training providers for training individuals, especially veterans and their families, in the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles to help them obtain their Commercial Driver’s Licenses.

Transportation
State governments
FY25 Transportation Emergency Response Training
$150,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is exclusively available to the American Chemistry Council to provide specialized training for emergency responders on railroad safety and emergency response procedures.

Transportation
Other
FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
$1,148,809,580
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2024

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

The FY 2023–2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program aims to enhance the safety and mobility of people and goods by funding projects that improve highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossings. These projects reduce risks associated with railroad operations, decrease delays caused by blocked crossings, and improve overall infrastructure, particularly for underserved communities. Eligible projects include grade separations, track relocation, protective device installations, and other measures that directly enhance safety at crossings. The program also supports planning, environmental studies, and final design efforts. Applicants eligible for this program include state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and public port authorities. Applications must be submitted by September 23, 2024, and will be reviewed based on their contribution to safety, equity, sustainability, and workforce development. Up to $1,148,809,580 in funding is available, sourced from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Transportation
State governments
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to rural and tribal communities for early-phase development of transportation infrastructure projects, helping them prepare for future federal funding opportunities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Energy Storage Integration Prize
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

Energy
State governments
Community Traffic Safety Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts for community-based projects that improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities, particularly in underserved areas.

Safety
Nonprofits