Federal Transportation Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety and reduce crashes through various innovative projects.

The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for Guardrail Safety Training program that will result in the award of one (1) cooperative agreement award and the distribution of up to $500,000.00 in Federal funding over the life of the project. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. PROGRAM GOALS The goal of Guardrail Safety Training is three-fold:1. To provide technical assistance;2. To develop support materials for training activities; and3. To develop and conduct webinar trainings for roadway agency standards engineers/sections.Through the development of the products outlined in this cooperative agreement the desired outcome is improved guardrail design and installation.ADMINISTRATION GOALSThe FHWA seeks to fund tasks under this NOFO that advance the United States Department of Transportations National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS). The NRSS outlines the Departments comprehensive approach to significantly reducing serious injuries and deaths on our Nations highways, roads, and streets. This is the first step in working toward an ambitious long-term goal of reaching zero roadway fatalities.

The FY 2025-2026 MPDG program, under the Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary, offers three separate grant programs: the National Infrastructure Project Assistance grants program (Mega), the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects grants program (INFRA), and the Rural Surface Transportation Grant program (Rural). This opportunity collectively allocates approximately $5.1 billion in funding to support significant surface transportation infrastructure projects, such as highway and bridge improvements, railway-highway grade crossing enhancements, wildlife crossings, public transportation advancements, and more. The MPDG aims to fund projects that demonstrate substantial national or regional impacts or address critical needs in rural transportation infrastructure. The application deadline is set for May 6, 2024.

The U.S. Embassy Libreville of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support Gabonese communities through modest grants that would positively impact communities. Program Objectives: Self-Help projects must foster community self-reliance. Self-Help activities must have community participation and contribution -- volunteer time and labor, donated land, equipment and materials -- and the U.S. contribution must be on a one-time basis only. Self-Help activities should have a significant impact, benefiting the greatest number of people possible. Projects that directly benefit a limited number of people are discouraged. Self-Help activities must help improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level; Self-Help projects must also be viable and sustainable in terms of finance, personnel support (i.e. teachers for schoolrooms), and necessary expertise and services. Self-Help projects must also respect environmental norms for small projects. Self-Help activities must fall within the ability of the local community to implement. Activities that are too complex should be avoided.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, planning organizations, and tribal authorities for projects aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries for all users.

The FY 2023-2024 CRISI program, managed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is designed to fund projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of railroad infrastructure. The program is open to various applicants, including states, rail carriers, and local governments, and it focuses on a broad array of project types such as safety enhancements, congestion reductions, upgrades to short-line or regional railroads, and the development of new or substantially improved intercity passenger rail corridors. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $2.478 billion. The application deadline is set for May 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. Projects must not only improve infrastructure but also enhance safety protocols, integrate innovative technology, and support economic vitality.

This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Amtrak for the planning and development of new or improved intercity passenger rail services in the United States.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the Village of Lemont for improving rail safety and infrastructure to enhance public safety and operational efficiency at rail crossings.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of entities, including state and local governments, transportation agencies, and tribal authorities, to enhance the resilience of transportation infrastructure against climate impacts and natural hazards.

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.

The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program (IFACGP or the Program). Up to $57.72 million will be awarded on a competitive basis to assist eligible public entities in facilitating and evaluating public-private partnerships and exploring opportunities for innovative financing and delivery for eligible transportation infrastructure projects, including highway, transit, passenger rail, certain freight facilities, certain port projects, rural infrastructure projects, airports, and transit-oriented development projects. This notice will award funding from Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024. Eligible applicants for this Program are public entities that own, control, or maintain assets that could be developed into enhanced assets. Eligible assets are those activities that would reasonably be deemed eligible to receive a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan through the Bureau.

This grant provides funding for state and local governments, transit agencies, and Native American Tribes to improve transportation infrastructure projects that enhance safety, sustainability, and community connectivity across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible airport sponsors for modernizing terminal infrastructure and improving airport facilities across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states and territories for innovative projects that improve safety and efficiency in commercial motor vehicle operations through advanced technology and data systems.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for current grantees under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas for the fiscal year 2024. Approximately $8.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this fiscal year. *** This notice only applies to current HRTG recipients. ***

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

Today USDOT announced the selection of 51 new CFI projects to receive grant awards from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This new batch of selected projects is referred to as CFI Round 1B. For information, see the Press Release: INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration FHWA (dot.gov) (LINK: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/round_1b/) See FHWA CFI Round 1B Website LINK: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/round_1b/ NEW - 8/22/2024: APPLICATION DUE DATE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2024. Amendment 1 to NOFO 693JJ324NF00017 is issued on 8/22/2024 to extend the submission deadline for Round 2 applications from August 28, 2024 to 11:59PM on September 11, 2024. See Amendment 1 posted under Related Documents Tab, in the Full Announcement folder. NEW - 8/15/2024: Document added to the Related Documents tab entitled QUESTIONS ANSWERS. The application due date remains unchanged as 8/28/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern time. New - 6/17/2024: Documents added to the Related Documents tab include the Reconsideration of Round 1 Applications - Webinar slides and the link to the webinar recording. The webinar was held on 6/11/2024. New - 6/12/2024: Documents added to the Related Documents tab include the CFI NOFO Round 2 Overview Webinar slides and the link to the webinar recording. The webinar was held on 6/6/2024. Full NOFO was posted under Related Documents Tab at 10 am Eastern on 5/30/2024. The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL). In addition, funds under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program 10 percent set-aside (NEVI 10), also established by BIL, will also be awarded under this NOFO. Funding program sources, Fiscal Years (FY), and amounts available for award under this NOFO can be found in the NOFO. This NOFO also announces FHWAs intention to make additional awards for applications submitted under FY 2022/2023 CFI Round 1 NOFO (693JJ323NF00004) issued March 14, 2023. Webinars to share information about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CFI Program will be held on the following dates. Webinars are open to the public and registration is required. Webinar 1: Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant NOFO Overview Thursday, June 6, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00pm ET Link to REGISTER: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ByQ85zQeTMm9XOOg8BsLXw#/registration Webinar 2: CFI NOFO Overview: Reconsideration of Round 1 Applications Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 1:00- 1:30pm ET Link to REGISTER: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_V3EBs_qJTpGfNGd60MsDug#/registration

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and development projects focused on the reuse, recycling, and assessment of the health of electric vehicle batteries, targeting innovators and organizations in the clean energy and automotive sectors.

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.