Transportation Grants in Minnesota
Last updated October 5, 2026
There are 13 active transportation grants tagged to Minnesota, part of 286 active transportation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation - Office of Civil Rights Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Office of Civil Rights has limited grant offerings to the public. Opportunities, when available, are posted on OCR’s web site. | |
| Department of Transportation - Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Mn/DOT makes grants for transportation-related purposes. Some grants are awarded on a "formula" basis to qualifying recipients, while others are awarded through a competitive process. | |
| Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternative Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Transportation Alternatives Solicitation is a competitive grant opportunity for local communities and regional agencies to fund projects for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, Safe Routes to School, and more. | |
| Department of Transportation - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Funds Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies : The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula funds brings federal funding to Minnesota to help build out an Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network over five federal fiscal years (FFY 2022- FFY 2026). | |
| Department of Transportation - Aeronautics and Aviation Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Funding through the Minnesota Department of Transportation for municipalities to construct, maintain, and operate their airport. | |
| Department of Transportation - Transit Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies MnDOT is responsible for administering state and federal transit assistance funds for Greater Minnesota. | |
| Department of Transportation - Sustainability and Public Health Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies MnDOT’s Office of Sustainability and Public Health coordinates state and federal programs aimed at maximizing the health of communities, the environment, and our economy. | |
| Department of Transportation - Tribes and Transportation Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Public Transportation, Cultural Outreach, Tourism, Public Transportation, Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Community Improvement, Community and Regional Development, Student Services, Higher Education, Supportive Housing… | |
| Department of Transportation - Safe Routes to Schools Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Minnesota Safe Routes to School is a national program that aims to make it safer and easier for students, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school. | |
| Department of Transportation - State Aid for Local Transportation (SALT) Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies SALT provides technical assistance in highway and bridge design, construction and maintenance, authorizes grants for bridge construction, coordinates local federally funded projects and provides overall management of the state aid system. | |
| Department of Transportation – Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The MRSI Grant program provides grants for freight rail service improvement projects that support economic development in accordance with Minnesota statute. | |
| Department of Transportation – Port Development Assistance Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program (PDAP) provides the state’s public port authorities with capital investment funding assistance through grants. | |
| Department of Transportation – Active Transportation Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Program helps communities plan, build infrastructure, and encourage people to walk and bicycle where they live, work, and play. |
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About transportation grants in Minnesota
Transportation grants fund mobility-related needs — vehicles, transit services, equipment, and operating costs — often to help nonprofits get vulnerable populations to jobs, healthcare, food, and community life. A large share of this funding flows through federal and state transportation programs administered locally, alongside foundation and corporate support. Many programs specifically target seniors, people with disabilities, and underserved or rural communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do transportation grants fund?
Transportation grants can fund vehicles such as accessible vans and buses, mobility management, technology and scheduling systems, and in some cases the operating costs of providing rides. They commonly support services that connect people to medical care, employment, and essential destinations, especially where existing public transit is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable.
Who offers transportation grants for nonprofits?
A major federal source is the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310 program (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities), which provides funding — distributed through states — for nonprofits serving older adults and people with disabilities, covering capital, mobility management, and certain operating expenses. Additional support comes from state departments of transportation, regional and metropolitan planning organizations, foundations, and corporate giving programs.
How do nonprofits apply for transportation funding?
For federal programs like FTA Section 5310, nonprofits typically apply through their state DOT or designated regional recipient, and projects often must be included in a locally developed, coordinated public transit–human services transportation plan. Because much federal transportation funding is passed through to states and localities, it's important to check your state's process, deadlines, and matching requirements; foundation and corporate transportation grants follow their own separate applications.
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