Illinois Transportation Grants

This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.

This program provides funding to local governments and transportation agencies in northeastern Illinois for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promoting non-motorized travel and connectivity within the region.

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

This program provides funding to local, state, and governmental entities in Illinois to improve freight transportation infrastructure and enhance the state's role as a key freight hub.

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

This program provides up to $1,000 to K-12 educators in Illinois for innovative technology projects that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports planning and research activities for sustainable transportation systems in Illinois, primarily aimed at state agencies and local public agencies involved in transportation infrastructure development.

This funding program provides financial support for technical studies aimed at improving public and intermodal transportation planning in non-metropolitan areas of Illinois, specifically targeting local governments and transit agencies.

This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability in their communities.

This funding is exclusively available to Amtrak to enhance security measures for intercity passenger rail systems, protecting them from potential terrorist threats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible agencies in Illinois for developing non-motorized transportation projects that enhance regional trails and greenways.

This funding opportunity supports local governments and transit agencies in northeastern Illinois to implement projects that reduce air pollution and traffic congestion while promoting sustainable transportation options.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the rehabilitation or replacement of deficient bridges on public highways.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and partnered non-profits in the ComEd service area for projects that improve public safety, community resilience, and sustainability through electrification initiatives.

This program provides funding to local and regional government entities in Cook County for transportation infrastructure projects that improve transit networks, enhance freight movement, and address accessibility inequities.

This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve transportation options, safety, and environmental quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

This grant provides funding to eligible entities for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois, with a focus on promoting equitable access to EV infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity supports Chicago-area colleges in developing innovative transfer models to significantly increase bachelor’s degree completion rates for community college students, particularly those from Black, Latine, and low-income backgrounds.