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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Transportation

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Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026
$4,000,000,000
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
State

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public transit agencies and municipalities in California to develop major projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance public transit services, and improve connectivity, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) School Bus: Advisory Services Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts MassCEC
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This program provides no-cost support to public school districts in Massachusetts to help them plan and transition from diesel to electric school bus fleets.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaboration for Innovative Research on Aircraft Structure (CIRAS)
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2021

This funding opportunity supports research and development projects focused on creating innovative and efficient aircraft structures, open to a wide range of applicants including universities, businesses, and non-profits.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-TTHP)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions for collaborative research aimed at improving aviation training and human performance, ultimately enhancing safety and efficiency in the aerospace system.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Build Kansas Fund
$20,000,000
Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Kansas communities for transformative infrastructure projects in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and broadband, helping them secure federal funding.

Infrastructure
State governments
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting a wide range of academic, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development, fostering economic growth and resilience in local communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for public and private entities to develop charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in California.

Energy
City or township governments
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program
$315,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in New Hampshire for projects that replace or upgrade older diesel engines and vehicles to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality.

Environment
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Arkansas communities for projects that improve transportation options and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Projects In Support Of Naval Aviation
Contact for amount
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cowell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cowell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Northern and Central California that are addressing poverty and promoting racial justice and equitable outcomes for communities of color.

Youth
Nonprofits
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.

Transportation
State governments
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from academia, industry, and the research community to advance technologies that support national security in various critical areas, with a focus on collaboration and technical merit.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
CSX In Kind Donations
Contact for amount
CSX Charitable Investments
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2024

This program provides in-kind donations of transportation services and materials to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that support military members, first responders, and community initiatives within a specified distance of CSX intermodal facilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant
Contact for amount
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio local governments for training and planning to improve emergency response capabilities for hazardous materials incidents.

Safety
City or township governments
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses