Federal Transportation Grants

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.

This funding provides financial support to Amtrak for operating and improving intercity passenger rail services across the United States, excluding the Northeast Corridor.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public entities and Amtrak to improve and expand intercity passenger rail infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor, enhancing service performance and capacity.

This grant provides funding exclusively to the Candler County Industrial Authority for upgrading rail infrastructure in Georgia, enhancing safety and efficiency for regional freight operations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for developing and delivering training and outreach programs that enhance safety and preparedness in the transportation of hazardous materials across the nation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for planning efforts that integrate land use and transportation around major transit projects, aimed at enhancing community accessibility and economic development.

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.

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

This funding opportunity is designed to support the National Academy of Sciences in exploring innovative safety concepts for railroad systems, with the goal of improving safety and operational efficiency in the rail industry.

This program provides financial assistance to private intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, particularly in urban areas with high passenger traffic.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state governments for improving ferry services in rural communities, focusing on capital projects, planning, and operating support to enhance regional connectivity and promote environmental sustainability.

This grant provides funding to the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials to promote innovative practices in highway and transportation programs across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arizona's Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Councils of Governments for transit planning projects that improve rural and regional transit services, particularly for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to port authorities, facility operators, and government agencies to enhance maritime security and resilience against threats in U.S. port areas.

This grant provides funding to private intercity bus operators to enhance security measures that protect passengers and infrastructure from potential threats.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal authorities, and other eligible entities for large bridge construction, rehabilitation, and replacement projects that improve safety and mobility across the United States.

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT or the Department)ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Assistance Listing (CFDA) #20.941SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Stage Two Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants. Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 SMART Grants Program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to prior 2022 Stage One recipients in order to implement the plans and prototypes previously developed in Stage One that will advance smart city or community technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety.Only recipients of SMART Stage One Planning and Prototyping Grants, or eligible entities designated by Stage One SMART recipients, awarded under the FY22 SMART Stage One NOFO, may apply for this Stage Two Implementation Grants.For this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the Draft Implementation Report completed by each Stage One Recipient will be assessed. Any applicant that is not required to submit a Draft Implementation Report between July-September 2024, as their period of performance began after October 1, 2023, will not be eligible to respond to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. US DOT anticipates multiple additional Stage Two NOFOs will be released in 2025 and 2026 which other SMART Stage One recipient will be eligible to apply for.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments for upgrading older public transit rail systems to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects aimed at improving safety in the U.S. railroad system, targeting researchers, universities, inventors, and private companies exploring new safety concepts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national nonprofit organizations focused on improving recreational boating safety and reducing accidents on U.S. waterways.