Transportation Grants
13 active federal transportation grant opportunities. Updated daily from Grants.gov.
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Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
SBA · SB-OIIGA-26-001
Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
DOT-MA · 693JF725R000010
FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)
DOT-FHWA · FHWA-ATTI-26-001
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP)
DOT-FHWA · FHWA-CHBP-26-001
Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
DHS-DHS · DHS-26-GPD-057-00-97
Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Program
DHS-DHS · DHS-26-GPD-157-00-98
Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
DHS-DHS · DHS-26-GPD-075-00-99
Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program
DOT-FHWA · FHWA-BIT3-26-001
Fiscal Years 2024 Through 2026 Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Competitive Grant Program
DOT-FHWA · FHWA-NSFT-24-001
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program
DOT-FTA · FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR
FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning
DOT-FTA · FTA-2026-003-TPE-TODP
Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research
DOT-FAA-FAA COE-FAA JAMS · FAA-COE-JAMS
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
DOT-FAA-FAA ARG · 20-01
About Transportation Grants
Federal transportation grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Who's eligible: Most transportation grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).
Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.
FAQ
How do I find transportation grants for my nonprofit?
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Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for transportation grants?
Most transportation grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.
How much funding is available for transportation grants?
Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for transportation programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.