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Federal Transportation Grants

Explore 221 grant opportunities

Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program
$98,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to publicly owned natural gas distribution systems for upgrading and replacing aging infrastructure to enhance safety and reliability in communities across the United States.

Energy
City or township governments
FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority for the restoration of the Slateford Rail Bridge, enhancing rail infrastructure and service continuity in the region.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
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
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
Port Infrastructure Development Program
$112,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities like state and local governments, port authorities, and tribal governments for projects that improve port infrastructure and logistics, enhancing the safety and efficiency of goods movement across the nation.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
$454,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state governments for improving ferry services in rural communities, focusing on capital projects, planning, and operating support to enhance regional connectivity and promote environmental sustainability.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility Program
$686,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT/Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments for upgrading older public transit rail systems to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
State governments
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

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.

Transportation
Nonprofits
FY26-Supp #1-National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
$1,138,375,964
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Amtrak for operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service related to intercity passenger rail services across the United States.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State 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
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small shipyards in the U.S. for capital improvements and workforce training to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness in vessel construction and repair.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-AJFE)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
Private 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
Small Community Air Service Development Program
$1,600,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small communities to improve air service connectivity and reduce airfares, particularly in areas with limited or no air service.

Transportation
State governments
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program
$98,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as tribal authorities, to transition their public ferry systems to electric or low-emission vessels and improve related infrastructure.

Transportation
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
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 invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants for Transportation in Highly Rural Areas - VA-HRTG-NEW-2026
$50,000
VHA Member Services-Veterans Transportation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Veterans Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies to offer free transportation services for veterans living in highly rural areas to access VA-authorized medical appointments.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Strengthening Transit Security and Economic Protection in Mozambique
$4,933,399
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Counterterrorism )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to enhance security and operational capacity for law enforcement in Mozambique, focusing on protecting critical transportation routes from terrorist threats to promote economic stability.

International Development
Nonprofits