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Explore 161 grant opportunities

Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities for developing public-private partnerships to improve transportation infrastructure projects, such as highways and transit facilities.

Transportation
State governments
U.S.-ROK Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to South Korea)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in South Korea to strengthen collaboration in shipbuilding and maritime sectors between the U.S. and South Korea through research, networking, and policy development activities.

International Development
Nonprofits
Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to rural and tribal communities for early-phase development of transportation infrastructure projects, helping them prepare for future federal funding opportunities.

Transportation
City or township governments
FY25 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

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.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
FY24 Ettrick Passenger Rail Station Improvements
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to plan and develop a new passenger rail station in Ettrick, Virginia, addressing critical infrastructure needs and accommodating future growth in rail service.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Fiscal Year 2025 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
$33,898,500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible public transit agencies in designated urban areas to improve security and resilience against terrorism and other threats through various protective measures and enhancements.

Transportation
Special district governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Passenger Rail Program
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding is exclusively available to Amtrak to enhance security measures for intercity passenger rail systems, protecting them from potential terrorist threats.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Other
Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program
$6,500,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to port authorities, facility operators, and government agencies to enhance the security and resilience of maritime infrastructure against threats like terrorism.

Safety
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY24-CRISI Congressionally Directed-Kansas Transload Facility
$5,366,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to the Port Authority of Stafford County for the construction of a new transload facility in Kansas, enhancing rail infrastructure for bulk material shipping.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
FY 2025 Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas
$1,500,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Veterans Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies to improve transportation access for Veterans living in remote, sparsely populated areas, enabling them to reach VA medical facilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas (Renewal)
$50,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Veterans in remote areas access necessary medical care through free transportation services.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
FY25 Short Line Safety Institute Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the Short Line Safety Institute to improve safety practices and culture in short line and regional railroads across the United States.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Navys Grants for Improvement of Navy Ship Repair or Alterations Capability
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (NAVSEA HQ - N00024)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to shipyards and training organizations to improve the repair capabilities and workforce skills for non-nuclear U.S. Navy vessels.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals
$494,962,500
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial governments for developing and implementing safety plans aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities involving commercial vehicles.

Transportation
State governments
ROSES 2025: A.9 User-Centered Applications with Large Earth Foundation Models
$250,000
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of decision-support tools using advanced AI models for Earth science, targeting institutions that can create impactful applications for sectors like insurance, infrastructure, and transportation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 2025 HMEP Grant Program States and Territories
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and HazardoU.S. Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

The HMEP Grant Program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. 5116 and provides federal financial and technical assistance to states, territories, and federally recognized tribes to increase local effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in accidents and incidents.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
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
Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program - NOFO Reissuance
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. public entities to establish Regional Infrastructure Accelerators that will help prioritize and finance transportation infrastructure projects in their regions.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Tactical Technology Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects from a diverse range of organizations, including universities and small businesses, aimed at advancing U.S. defense technologies in areas like design processes, replenishment technologies, and disruptive battlefield innovations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses