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Explore 148 grant opportunities

Commuter Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local and state governments, transportation organizations, and similar entities to promote the use of transit, carpools, and vanpools, ultimately reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in Virginia.

Transportation
Nonprofits
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
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Funds
$171,500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified entities in Pennsylvania for the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations along designated highways, promoting EV adoption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
County governments
Cost Share Program
$10,000,000
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and private entities in Missouri for collaborative highway and bridge projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and promote economic development.

Transportation
City or township governments
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides bicycle racks at little to no cost for commercial property owners in Palm Desert, promoting cycling and supporting local businesses while enhancing community infrastructure.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Road to Careers Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides $24 million in funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in the transportation construction sector, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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 academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private Fleet Diesel Electrification and Low-NOx Grant
$2,396,457
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-governmental organizations and private enterprises in the District of Columbia for replacing older diesel vehicles with zero-emission alternatives, aiming to reduce harmful air pollutants and improve public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically designed for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, targeting public and private entities involved in transportation and energy.

Energy
City or township governments
Mobility Awards
Contact for amount
MUBIL Hub
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This initiative provides financial support and resources to startups and entrepreneurial ventures developing innovative solutions in smart and sustainable mobility, focusing on areas like electric, connected, autonomous, and shared mobility.

Environment
Small businesses
The FREIGHT Program
$8,000,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to freight rail operators, local governments, and private companies in Virginia to improve rail network capacity and enhance transportation options for businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program
$350,000
Montgomery County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to implement projects that enhance community connectivity, sustainability, and economic vibrancy in line with the county's comprehensive plan.

Community Development
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
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve maritime port infrastructure in New York to facilitate the growth of the offshore wind industry while ensuring additional benefits for other maritime activities.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than 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
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for connecting to the freight railroad network, promoting economic growth and reducing truck traffic.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small- to mid-sized transportation projects in Omaha that aim to reduce carbon emissions from roadways, targeting governmental bodies and organizations focused on sustainable infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community Accessibility Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Huntington County
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports businesses, organizations, and individuals in Huntington County to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, promoting inclusive community participation and overcoming physical barriers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals