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Grants for Special district governments - Transportation

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Recreational Trails Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public and nonprofit organizations for the development and maintenance of recreational trails accessible to the general public across the United States.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Section 5339, Bus and Bus Facilities
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to public transit systems in rural and small urban areas of Nebraska for the purchase and improvement of buses and related facilities, ensuring safe and reliable transportation for underserved communities.

Transportation
State governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development, fostering economic growth and resilience in local communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
Small Government Program
$30,000,000
Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for critical infrastructure projects in Ohio's small villages and townships with populations under 5,000, helping them access resources for road, bridge, water, and wastewater improvements.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
Transportation Economic Assistance
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for essential transportation infrastructure projects that help create or retain jobs by attracting or supporting businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF)
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance multimodal transportation options across Colorado, targeting local governments and organizations to improve mobility for diverse communities, including the elderly, rural areas, and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
State governments
New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program
$315,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in New Hampshire for projects that replace or upgrade older diesel engines and vehicles to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality.

Environment
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Arkansas communities for projects that improve transportation options and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
Small Community Air Service Development Program
$1,600,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small communities to improve air service connectivity and reduce airfares, particularly in areas with limited or no air service.

Transportation
State governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program
$1,500,000
California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local government agencies in California for purchasing equipment to enhance boating law enforcement and safety on the state's waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
EOED Rural Development Fund Grant 2026
$500,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to rural communities and small towns in Massachusetts for projects that improve infrastructure, planning, and development readiness, focusing on areas like housing, transportation, and climate resilience.

Community Development
City or township governments
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

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.

Transportation
State governments
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments in Virginia to improve access to freight rail services, promoting economic growth and reducing highway congestion.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009 (FASTER) FASTER Safety Program
$80,000,000
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding for highway safety improvement projects across Colorado to enhance transportation safety for all residents.

Safety
State governments
2027 Highway Traffic Safety Grant
$60,000,000
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and state governments, non-profit organizations, and tribal entities in New York State to implement community-driven initiatives that enhance roadway safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries.

Safety
City or township governments
Aviation Fuel Tax Program
$19,963,052
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to public airports in Illinois for projects that improve aviation infrastructure and operations, ensuring safe and efficient air travel.

Transportation
City or township governments
Statewide Transit Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local and regional transit authorities in Wisconsin for planning studies and strategies to improve public transportation services.

Transportation
City or township governments
Competitive Freight Program
$50,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to the Illinois Department of Transportation for improving and modernizing the state's intermodal freight infrastructure to enhance freight mobility and support economic development.

Transportation
Special district governments
Transportation Alternatives Program 
$30,000,000
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, and other eligible organizations in Kansas to develop infrastructure for non-motorized transportation, such as bike paths and pedestrian facilities, promoting community engagement and sustainability.

Transportation
City or township governments