Transportation Grants

Last updated June 29, 2026

There are currently 270 active transportation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

270 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What transportation grants are open right now?

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Partner Grants Program Funder: The Community Foundation of Will County Geographic Scope: Will County, Illinois Priority Areas: Health, education, human services, and the arts About the…

Oregon Department of Transportation · Rolling / Open Foundation

5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Transportation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Formula Grants for Rural Areas…

San Diego Association of Governments · Rolling / Open Foundation

Access for All Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego Association of Governments Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Access for All Grant Program, funded by the…

Department of Transportation · Rolling / Open State

Access Programs - Agency: Department of Transportation - Application Period: Ongoing

Up to US $500,000
Columbia Basin Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Active Transportation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Active Transportation Grant, offered by Columbia Basin…

California Transportation System · Rolling / Open Foundation

Active Transportation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Transportation System Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Active Transportation Grant Program aims to promote increased use…

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advancing Women in Transportation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation’s scholarships are…

California Strategic Growth Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Round 9 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Strategic Growth Council Amount: US $1,000,000 - US $50,000,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The…

Wyoming Department of Transportation · Rolling / Open State

Air Service Enhancement Program Help commercial airports retain and attract air service. Details - Agency: Wyoming Department of Transportation - Administrator: State programming (state funds) -…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Department of Transportation · Rolling / Open State

Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant Provides airport sponsor's a portion of the local match required for a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to eligible…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albert "Buttsie" and Loretta Roberge Fund Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut (42 towns in the service area) Focus Areas: Basic needs support - food security, housing, and transportation Overview:…

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary…

ST MARY'S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

American Cancer Society Transportation and Lodging Grants Funder: American Cancer Society (Distributed through Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation) Geographic Scope: Essentia Health-Fargo service area…

$20 million in FY22; $14 million available for FY23
A FOR ARIZONA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arizona Transportation Modernization Grants Overview: A statewide grant program designed to spark transit solutions and support development of transportation options for K-12 public school students,…

Transportation · Rolling / Open State

Aviation Fuel Tax Program Details - Agency: Transportation - CSFA Number: 494-60-2511 - Program: Aviation Fuel Tax - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…

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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