Federal Transportation Grants
Explore 181 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
Oct 31, 2025
Date Added
Apr 30, 2025
This grant seeks innovative commercial solutions from a wide range of organizations to enhance military and civilian infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced construction technologies.
Application Deadline
Jan 7, 2026
Date Added
Sep 23, 2025
This grant provides federal funding to states, tribal entities, and public agencies for projects that improve and expand intercity passenger rail infrastructure and services across the country.
Application Deadline
Jan 16, 2026
Date Added
Oct 2, 2024
This program provides funding to federally recognized Indian Tribes to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities on tribal lands.
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 academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 31, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.
Application Deadline
Dec 9, 2025
Date Added
Jul 12, 2025
This grant provides funding for U.S. organizations to develop user-centered decision-support applications that utilize advanced Earth observation models, aiming to improve decision-making in sectors like insurance, real estate, and transportation.
Application Deadline
Dec 1, 2025
Date Added
Sep 8, 2020
This program provides funding for colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions to conduct aviation-related research that improves the safety, efficiency, and security of the nation's aviation system.
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
Oct 30, 2025
Date Added
Oct 11, 2025
This grant provides funding to the Connecticut Department of Transportation for improving track speed and reliability on one of the busiest rail corridors in the Northeast, benefiting both passenger and freight services.
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
Oct 15, 2025
Date Added
Sep 10, 2025
This federal funding initiative provides financial support to state and territorial governments for implementing safety programs aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles.
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
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
Dec 4, 2025
Date Added
Sep 4, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, public agencies, and rail-related entities for projects that improve and maintain intercity passenger rail infrastructure across the country.
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
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.
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.