Federal Transportation Grants
Explore 248 grant opportunities
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
Jun 4, 2026
Date Added
Apr 24, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to operate and enhance shuttle bus services between the Pentagon Transit Center and the Mark Center facility in Alexandria, Virginia, ensuring reliable transportation for Department personnel.
Application Deadline
May 22, 2026
Date Added
Apr 14, 2026
This grant provides $1 million to the Vermont Agency of Transportation for the reconstruction of the Bellows Falls Amtrak Station platform to improve accessibility and meet federal safety standards.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 12, 2024
This grant invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.
Application Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
Date Added
May 19, 2026
This grant provides financial assistance to state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to improve the training, testing, and licensing of commercial drivers, enhancing highway safety nationwide.
Application Deadline
Jun 19, 2026
Date Added
May 19, 2026
This grant provides funding to state and local governments to improve emergency response training and planning for pipeline incidents in high-risk areas.
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
Jun 25, 2026
Date Added
Apr 20, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
May 26, 2026
Date Added
Mar 30, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribal entities, and planning organizations to develop and implement comprehensive safety plans aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
Application Deadline
Jun 19, 2026
Date Added
May 19, 2026
This grant provides funding to state authorities and municipalities to develop or improve programs that prevent damage to underground pipelines, enhancing safety and public awareness.
Application Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
Date Added
May 20, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Jun 8, 2026
Date Added
Apr 27, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Sep 25, 2035
Date Added
Oct 6, 2025
This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.
Application Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
Date Added
May 19, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states and territories for innovative technology projects that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle operations and regulatory compliance.
Application Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
Date Added
May 20, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Date Added
Sep 27, 2024
This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Application Deadline
May 26, 2026
Date Added
Oct 24, 2023
This program provides financial support to state transportation agencies, federal land management agencies, and tribal governments to implement innovative technologies and practices that enhance highway safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Application Deadline
Dec 22, 2026
Date Added
Jun 24, 2025
This funding opportunity seeks innovative research and development proposals from a wide range of organizations to create advanced military technologies that enhance defense capabilities and address operational challenges.
Application Deadline
Jun 7, 2026
Date Added
Apr 27, 2026
This funding opportunity provides additional financial support to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to enhance its research capabilities in railroad safety, efficiency, and innovation.
Application Deadline
May 6, 2024
Date Added
Apr 2, 2024
The Rural program is dedicated to enhancing surface transportation infrastructure within rural communities, with $780 million allocated for this purpose. It supports highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that improve freight, safety, and access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities critical to a rural area's economy. This program recognizes the unique challenges faced by smaller communities in accessing funding and aims to support projects that address these needs directly. The submission deadline is May 6, 2024.

