Federal Transportation Grants

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and development projects focused on the reuse, recycling, and assessment of the health of electric vehicle batteries, targeting innovators and organizations in the clean energy and automotive sectors.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Veterans Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies to improve transportation access for Veterans living in remote, sparsely populated areas, enabling them to reach VA medical facilities.

NOTE: Please refer to the "Related Documents" tab for the full text of the NOFO. FHWA highly recommends interested applicants "Subscribe" to this opportunity to allow Grants.gov to send notifications to those parties concerning changes or updates to this NOFO. NOFO Amendment 1 Summary (Posted 4/25/2024): The purpose of this amendment is to provide the link and updated date and time information for this NOFO's Informational Webinar. The webinar will be held on 5/2/2024 from 2:00PM - 3:00PM (Eastern), and can be accessed via the following link: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/j/1612256897?pwd=bGZmMHJEU2dUTWFIeFkzTG5LQmRMdz09 [END OF AMENDMENT 1 SUMMARY] Original NOFO Synopsis Summary (Posted 4/17/2024): The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for the Highway Construction Training Program (HCTP) to award highway construction workforce development grants. The NOFO will result in the distribution of up to $4,226,871. The purposes of the HCTP as described in 23 U.S.C. 504(f) are to: 1) Develop, test, and review new curricula and education programs to train individuals at all levels of the transportation workforce; and 2) To implement the new curricula and education programs to provide for hands-on career opportunities to meet current and future needs. As further described in 23 U.S.C. 504(f)(2), in making grants, FHWA may consider the extent to which the project will: A) Develop new curricula or education program to meet the specific current or future needs of a segment of the transportation industry, States, or regions. B) Provide for practical experience and on-the-job training. C) Be oriented toward practitioners in the field rather than the support and growth of the research community. D) Provide for new curricula or programs that will provide training in areas other than engineering, such grants as business administration, economics, information technology, environmental science, and law. E) Provide programs or curricula that train professionals for work in the transportation field, such as construction materials, information technology, environmental science, urban planning, and industrial or emerging technology. F) Demonstrate the commitment of industry or a State DOT to the program.

This grant provides funding for the San Diego Association of Governments to conduct a study aimed at improving safety at eleven dangerous rail crossings in downtown San Diego.

This NOFO is a sole source set-aside for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). No other applicants will be considered for award. The planned award under this NOFO is a follow-on to cooperative agreement 693JJ32050001 with NAS. The purpose of this planned cooperative agreement is to provide financial and technical support for the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a division within the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), to provide, Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program.

The CDLPI grant provides federal funding to State Driver Licensing Agencies, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other eligible organizations to implement projects that improve the administration, enforcement, data quality, and compliance of the commercial driver’s license program—including system upgrades, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, testing improvements, and initiatives supporting the safe and timely licensing of qualified commercial drivers in line with FMCSA requirements.

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.

This program provides funding to state transportation departments, Indian Tribes, and federal land management agencies to create and improve habitats for pollinators along roadsides and highways.

This grant provides funding exclusively to the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission for the construction of a classification yard and intermodal switch lead to enhance rail operations and connectivity at the Port Bienville Industrial Park in Mississippi.

FY 2024 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant

The HBIIP program offers cost-share grants up to $5 million to fueling and distribution facilities for the expansion of renewable fuel infrastructure, aiming to increase the sales and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel derived from U.S. agricultural products.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to port authorities, facility operators, and government agencies to enhance the security and resilience of maritime infrastructure against threats like terrorism.

This program provides federal funding to state and local governments and not-for-profit utility providers for infrastructure projects that improve military readiness and quality of life in communities surrounding military installations.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for a total of $1,936,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Public Transportation Innovation funds in competitive cooperative agreement awards for projects that enhance mobility innovations for transit. Funds will be awarded for projects that advance emerging technologies, strategies, and innovations in traveler-centered mobility in two distinct areas. Of the total available funds, $968,000 is available for projects to accelerate innovations that improve mobility and enhance the rider experience with a focus on innovative service delivery models, creative financing, novel partnerships, and integrated payment solutions. Another $968,000 is available for projects to develop software solutions that facilitate the provision of integrated demand-response public transportation service that dispatches public transportation fleet vehicles through riders mobile devices or other means.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve public bus transit systems, including the purchase of buses and the construction of related facilities.

This grant provides financial support to state agencies for conducting inspections of hazardous materials shippers to ensure compliance and enhance safety in transportation.

This grant will fund training for emergency responders, emergency medical technicians, police/fire personnel, etc. of tank car nomenclature, railroad operations and other related matters useful to mitigate railroad emergencies. The only entity permitted to apply for this grant is the American Chemistry Council. The application deadline is September 25, 2024, and the estimated total program funding is $150,000. The award ceiling is also set at $150,000, with no minimum award floor specified. This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.

This grant provides funding to the city of Morgan Hill, California, for engineering and environmental planning to improve safety and access by constructing grade separations and a pedestrian underpass related to the California High-Speed Rail project.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to existing organizations that help veterans in remote areas access free transportation services for healthcare.

This grant provides funding to county governments for the restoration and improvement of a vital railroad infrastructure connecting the Port of Rosedale to Metcalf, Mississippi.