Federal Transportation Grants
Explore 205 grant opportunities
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Dec 29, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, and public agencies for projects that improve port infrastructure and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of goods movement through U.S. ports.
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Date Added
Feb 18, 2025
This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Date Added
Nov 13, 2023
This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities involved in a collaborative research initiative focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels and improving environmental practices in the aviation industry.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 3, 2025
This program provides funding to public entities in New Hampshire for projects that reduce harmful emissions from older diesel vehicles and equipment, improving air quality and public health.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Date Added
Feb 26, 2026
This initiative provides funding to support programs that help individuals with criminal records gain skills and employment in high-demand industries, aiming to reduce recidivism and promote workforce integration.
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.
Application Deadline
May 1, 2026
Date Added
Jan 7, 2026
This grant provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribal governments for projects aimed at improving occupant safety and increasing seatbelt use in tribal communities.
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Date Added
Sep 27, 2024
This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Application Deadline
May 26, 2026
Date Added
Oct 24, 2023
This program provides financial support to state transportation agencies, federal land management agencies, and tribal governments to implement innovative technologies and practices that enhance highway safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Application Deadline
Dec 22, 2026
Date Added
Jun 24, 2025
This funding opportunity seeks innovative research and development proposals from a wide range of organizations to create advanced military technologies that enhance defense capabilities and address operational challenges.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 30, 2024
Date Added
Jun 3, 2024
This notice announces a funding opportunity and requests grant applications for FHWA's Advanced Digital Construction Management System (ADCMS), Round 2 as provided by Section 13006(a) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Invesment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), whichestablished the ADCMS Program, which is codified at 23, U.S.C. 503(c)(5).Established in Title 23, United States Code (CODE) 503(c)(5). The program is intended to promote, implement, deploy, demonstrate, showcase, support, and document the application of ADCMS, practices, performance, and benefits.This NOFO will result in the distribution of up to $34 million of Federal funds for combined FYs 2022 and 2023 and up to $17 million of Federal funds each for FY 2024, 2025, and 2026. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds.The ADCMS Program is one aspect of the FHWAs multifaceted Technology and Innovation Deployment Program (TIDP) and provides funding as an incentive for State departments of transportation (State DOT). The program is intended to promote, implement, deploy, demonstrate, showcase, support, and document the application of ADCMS, practices, performance, and benefits.
Application Deadline
Feb 24, 2025
Date Added
Dec 19, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Tribal governments, and educational institutions to improve compliance with commercial driver's license regulations, enhance safety, and address key transportation priorities.

