Transportation Grants

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 290 active transportation grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 103 list an award amount, with a median of $150K.

Grants tracked: 290; from 159 funders
Median award: $150K; middle half $28K–$1.5M
Total listed funding: $146.5M; across 103 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 6; 9 with a published date

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Transit Downstate Transit Improvement Fund Program Transportation · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies	Oct 30, 2026	Varies
Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Department of Transportation · State Nov 2, 2026 · $10M – $1B Achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all local public roads.	Nov 2, 2026	$10M – $1B
2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program Transportation Commission · State Nov 18, 2026 · Varies The primary objective of this program is to provide funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have…	Nov 18, 2026	Varies
2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program Transportation Commission · State Nov 19, 2026 · Varies The purpose of the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state.	Nov 19, 2026	Varies
2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Transportation Commission · State Nov 20, 2026 · Varies The purpose of the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program is to provide funding for infrastructure improvements on federally designated Trade Corridors of National and Regional Significance, on California's portion of the National Highway…	Nov 20, 2026	Varies
Upstream Fund (via Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts) Hudson Headwaters Health Network · Foundation ~February · Varies A special donor-restricted fund that supports community-based projects addressing food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation, and other socioeconomic issues that impact health and wellbeing.	~February	Varies
Conservation Fund - Transporting Healthy Food Grants Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Grant program to strengthen transportation and distribution of fresh, local produce and other healthy food to underserved communities.	Not published	$5K – $10K
FREIGHT Program Department of Rail and Public Transportation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2026 Grant Cycle / Community Partner Grants The Community Foundation of Will County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Will County's primary grant program awards funds to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's priority areas.	Not published	Varies
Smart Growth America: Community Connectors Grant Program Smart Growth America · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Smart Growth America Community Connectors Grant Program supports small and mid-sized cities in addressing divisive infrastructure caused by dangerous roads.	Not published	Up to $25K
Transportation – Transportation Alternatives Program & Municipal Highway & Stormwater Mitigation Program Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $60M – $96M Supports projects defined as transportation alternatives (Transportation Alternatives - FAST Act Fact Sheets - FHWA), including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to…	Not published	$60M – $96M
Compassion Cars Program Bird of Pray Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides safe, reliable transportation to economically vulnerable families and individuals referred by partner agencies.	Not published	Varies
Air Service Enhancement Program Wyoming Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Help commercial airports retain and attract air service.	Not published	Varies
City of Aurora Grant Program Dearborn Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support not-for-profit organizations for projects that directly benefit residents of the City of Aurora.	Not published	Varies
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program- Planning and Demonstration Grants Georgia Municipal Association · Foundation Not published · $100K – $5M The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program for FY25 aims to enhance road safety through competitive funding for planning and demonstration initiatives.	Not published	$100K – $5M
State Electronic Crash Data Collection National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Federal Forecast · Varies Estimated Total Program Funding $250,000,000 Additional Information on Eligibility : State crash data owners and custodians for each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; the United States Virgin…	Forecast	Varies
PFB Community Grant Peopleforbikes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To get more people riding bikes more often. To make bike riding better for everyone.	Not published	Varies
Transportation – Mobility and Transportation Innovation Grant Program Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $1M – $10M Supports innovative strategies and projects that improve mobility and access to services for transit-dependent Vermonters, reduce the use of single occupancy vehicles, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.	Not published	$1M – $10M
Tribal Transit Mobility Grant Program Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The Tribal Transit Mobility Grant Program aims to address transportation needs within tribal communities, funded entirely by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Transportation - Alternative Fuel (EV) Vehicle Refueling Property Investment Tax Credit (§ 30C) US Treasury Department · Federal Not published · $10M Storage or dispensing of a clean-burning fuel into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle propelled by such fuel if the storage or dispensing of the fuel is at the point where such fuel is delivered into the fuel tank of the motor vehicle, or…	Not published	$10M
State Buses and Bus Facilities Grants Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The State Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program, funded by Washington's Climate Commitment Act, aims to support transit authorities with up to $38 million in state funding for the 2025-2027 biennium.	Not published	Varies
Transit Grant - Bus and Bus Facilities Program (ND) North Dakota Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transit Grant - Bus and Bus Facilities Program (ND) supports capital projects for replacing, rehabilitating, and purchasing buses and related equipment, as well as constructing bus facilities.	Not published	Varies
Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Grant Program Trees Forever · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Grant Program aims to enhance transportation in small Iowa communities by fostering strategic planning and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Transportation - Commercial Clean Vehicle Investment Tax Credit (§ 45W) US Treasury Department · Federal Not published · $750K – $4M Purchase of a qualified motor vehicle or mobile machinery as defined in	Not published	$750K – $4M

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Transportation grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 6 2%
Upcoming date published: 9 3%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 35 12%
No deadline published: 240 83%

Only 9 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most active transportation grants

Department of Transportation 13 active
Transportation Department 13 active
Vermont Agency of Transportation 13 active
Maryland Department of Transportation 12 active
Ohio Department of Transportation 10 active
Land Conservation Grants 8 active

159 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 290 active transportation grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 9, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 20 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About transportation grants

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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Transportation Grants by state

Browse transportation grants available to organizations in 16 states.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do transportation grants award?

Of the 290 transportation grants Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 103 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $150K, and the middle half fall between $28K and $1.5M. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most transportation grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Department of Transportation (13), Transportation Department (13), Vermont Agency of Transportation (13), Maryland Department of Transportation (12), and Ohio Department of Transportation (10). In all, 159 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are transportation grants due?

Of 290 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 9 have a published upcoming deadline, 35 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 240 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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