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FY 2025 Pipeline One-Call Grant
$60,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and HazardoU.S. Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to assist state agencies in improving their programs to prevent damage to underground pipelines during excavation activities, enhancing public safety and compliance with federal standards.

Transportation
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
$14,042,621
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, port authorities, and private operators in developing marine transportation projects that provide efficient alternatives to congested land-based systems.

Transportation
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program
$1,105,512,334
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT/Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as federally recognized Tribes, to purchase or lease environmentally friendly transit buses and improve related infrastructure.

Transportation
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program
$39,810,323
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT/Federal Transit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve public bus transit systems, including the purchase of buses and the construction of related facilities.

Transportation
State governments
FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Port Bienville Intermodal Expansion in Hancock County, MS
$7,320,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2025

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding exclusively to the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission for the construction of a classification yard and intermodal switch lead to enhance rail operations and connectivity at the Port Bienville Industrial Park in Mississippi.

Transportation
Unrestricted
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Call N0001425SBC03 For Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global Opportunity: GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security
$500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2025

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for non-U.S.-based research entities to develop innovative AI technologies that improve maritime security through enhanced scene perception for unmanned vessels in complex marine environments.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Port Infrastructure Development Program
$125,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to public and Tribal entities for projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of port operations and intermodal connections across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

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.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

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.

Transportation
County governments
FY23 Metter-Register Rail Upgrades
$1,126,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 25, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding exclusively to the Candler County Industrial Authority for upgrading rail infrastructure in Georgia, enhancing safety and efficiency for regional freight operations.

Transportation
Unrestricted
FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Maritime Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to small shipyards in the U.S. for capital improvements and workforce training to enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness in shipbuilding and repair.

Transportation
Small businesses
Artificial Intelligence for Aided Driving of Ground Combat Vehicles
$2,000,000
U.S. Army (Department of the Army)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for small businesses to develop AI technologies that improve the operation and safety of large ground combat vehicles, enhancing driver awareness and vehicle maneuverability in challenging environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Artificial Intelligence for Interoperability
$250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for small businesses to develop artificial intelligence solutions that improve the integration and data sharing between military systems, enhancing operational efficiency in tactical environments.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and development of advanced transportation technologies, prioritizing projects that improve vehicle efficiency and battery technology while benefiting underserved communities across the U.S.

Energy
Nonprofits
FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp
$294,502,550
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 24, 2025

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to Amtrak for its operational and capital needs, including improvements to safety and service across its national rail network.

Transportation
Unrestricted
FY24 - Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) Program - Amtrak to Long Island
$5,078,259
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2025

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

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.

Transportation
Unrestricted
Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technology Office Program Wide
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based institutions and organizations to develop and implement innovative vehicle technologies, including advanced batteries and smart charging infrastructure, while promoting workforce development and sustainability.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY22 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Heart of Georgia Railroad Rehabilitation and Upgrades Project
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to the Georgia Department of Transportation for upgrading bridges on the Heart of Georgia Railroad to improve safety and accommodate heavier freight loads.

Transportation
State governments
Support of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Innovation Management (AIM) Program
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials to promote innovative practices in highway and transportation programs across the United States.

Transportation
Unrestricted
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Notice of Intent to Re-Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003099
$200,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2025

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for projects that enhance domestic manufacturing and processing of battery materials, targeting companies and organizations focused on improving U.S. energy independence and supply chains.

Energy
Unrestricted