Federal Transportation Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to rural Alaskan communities for surface transportation projects that improve infrastructure, connectivity, and safety, particularly for those unable to meet local match requirements or facing funding gaps.

This grant provides funding to federally recognized Tribal communities to improve transportation safety and reduce fatalities and severe injuries through various safety projects and initiatives.

This program provides funding to educational institutions, flight schools, and organizations to develop training initiatives that address the national shortage of qualified pilots and unmanned aircraft systems operators.

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT or the Department). SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Stage 1 Planning and Prototyping grants. Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 SMART Grants Program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety. DATES: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, July 12, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted via Valid Eval, an online submission proposal system used by USDOT, at https://usg.valideval.com/teams/USDOT_SMART_2024/signup. USDOT will not accept or review application materials submitted via Grants.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Please contact SMART Grants Program staff via email at smart@dot.gov or call Madeline Zhu at 202-961-9598. A telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is available at 202-366-3993. The deadline to submit technical questions is 5:00PM ET on Friday, June 28, 2024, and USDOT may post answers to questions and requests for clarifications, as well as schedule information regarding webinars providing additional guidance, on the SMART Grants website at https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SMART. In addition, USDOT will host a How to Apply webinar on May 28, 2024, with the subsequent recording posted on www.transportation.gov/grants/smart/webinars.

This grant provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribal governments for projects aimed at improving occupant safety and increasing seatbelt use in tribal communities.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Amtrak for improving and maintaining intercity passenger rail infrastructure and operations along the Northeast Corridor and national routes.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations with expertise in commercial motor vehicle safety training to develop and deliver standardized training programs for enforcement personnel across the United States.

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.

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribal authorities, and planning organizations to improve or eliminate dangerous highway-rail crossings, enhancing safety and transportation efficiency across the U.S.

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.

This program provides funding to state and territorial governments to advance technology that improves safety and efficiency in commercial motor vehicle operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to the Harrison County Development Commission in Mississippi to create a public-access rail-truck trans-load facility, improving freight transfer and regional economic competitiveness.

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.

This program provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and organizations to develop training and support initiatives that encourage individuals, including students and veterans, to pursue careers in aviation maintenance.

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.