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Grants for Special district governments - Transportation

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Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Grant Program
$340,000
Atlanta Regional Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and Community Improvement Districts in the Atlanta region for planning studies and transportation projects that create more livable, walkable, and connected communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Maine Public Working Waterfront Infrastructure Fund
$2,000,000
Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to municipalities and tribal governments in Maine to improve and adapt waterfront infrastructure that supports commercial fishing and aquaculture, enhancing resilience against climate change and coastal flooding.

Environment
City or township governments
NYSDOT Transportation Alternatives (TAP)
$7,000,000
New York Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and public agencies in New York State for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promote active transportation, and improve community mobility.

Transportation
City or township governments
AARP Community Challenge – Flagship Grants
$15,000
AARP Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and government entities in creating quick-action projects that improve community spaces and services for residents aged 50 and older.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2026 National Infrastructure Investments
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible public entities, such as state and local governments and transit agencies, for transformative transportation infrastructure projects that improve safety, mobility, and community connectivity across urban, rural, and tribal areas.

Transportation
State governments
Highway Safety Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for eligible agencies in Michigan to implement traffic safety initiatives aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries on the roads through education, enforcement, and infrastructure improvements.

Transportation
City or township governments
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This program provides funding to support the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, the installation of refueling infrastructure, and innovative technology projects in Pennsylvania, with a focus on benefiting environmental justice communities and public entities.

Environment
Nonprofits
ComEd Powering Safe Communities Grant Program
$10,000
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and partnered non-profits in the ComEd service area for projects that improve public safety, community resilience, and sustainability through electrification initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ATL-26006 Mobile Medication Unit (MMU)
$500,000
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible not-for-profit organizations and local government units in New York State to operate a Mobile Medication Unit that delivers medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in underserved communities.

Health
City or township governments
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that promote the use of clean alternative fuels in transportation, including vehicle purchases, infrastructure development, and innovative technologies.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Driving a Cleaner Illinois VW Electric Trucks Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.

Environment
State governments
Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP)
$500,000
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and the Iowa DOT for improving roadway safety through targeted projects, traffic control devices, and educational outreach.

Transportation
County governments
GFO-24-611 – Implementation of Medium- and Heavy Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Blueprints 2.0
$8,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install electric charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California, particularly benefiting communities in need.

Energy
Nonprofits
Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009 (FASTER) FASTER Transit Grants Program
$15,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to public and quasi-public entities in Colorado to improve and modernize transit systems, enhancing mobility and access to safe transportation options.

Transportation
State governments
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This grant provides federal funding to local agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in Washington to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails for various outdoor activities, ensuring a sustainable backcountry experience.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transit Oriented Development in Washington
$350,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to qualified firms for creating guidance documents and resources that assist cities and counties in developing effective transit-oriented projects to promote housing growth and community resilience in Washington.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural Surface Transportation Grant (Rural)
$780,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal

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.

Transportation
State governments