Transportation Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 290 active transportation grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Good Jobs Challenge - Driving Prosperity Program Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board · Foundation Not published · $3.4M SOWIB received a $3.4 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop the Driving Prosperity program—a comprehensive workforce training initiative focused on career…	Not published	$3.4M
Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Grant (MN) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.9M The Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Grant, provided by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, allocates approximately $1.89 million to install fast-charging stations in strategic locations throughout Minnesota.	Not published	$1.9M
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants - Strategic Partnerships California Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, initiated by the California Department of Transportation, aims to enhance the state's multi-modal transportation system while addressing climate change.	Not published	$100K – $500K
Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program (MA) Commonwealth of Massachusetts · State Not published · Up to $75K The Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program in Massachusetts aims to enhance road safety for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Up to $75K
Lake Michigan Circuit Grant Program Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lake Michigan Circuit Grant Program aims to enhance electric vehicle infrastructure across Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Benter Foundation Grant The Benter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Benter Foundation Grant supports invited organizations whose projects align with the foundation's current priorities.	Not published	Varies
Transportation – Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust VT Department of Environmental Conservation · State Not published · Varies Supports electric vehicle and equipment replacement or repower projects of the following vehicles and equipment:1992-2009 Engine Model Year Class 4-8 Local Freight Trucks 1992-2009 Engine Model Year Class 4-8 School, Shuttle, or Transit…	Not published	Varies
Rail Preservation Program Department of Rail and Public Transportation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Highway Safety Grants Department of Motor Vehicles · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Transportation and Growth Management - Parking Reform and Management Land Conservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports development code amendments that significantly reduce or eliminate off-street parking mandates or parking management plans.	Not published	Varies
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program (OH) - Infrastructure Projects Grant Ohio Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program in Ohio provides funding and resources to promote walking and biking to school for K-12 students.	Not published	Up to $500K
Federal TA Set-Asides TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Round 9 Grant California Strategic Growth Council · Foundation Not published · $1M – $50M The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program plays a vital role in California's climate strategy by funding projects that promote affordable housing and sustainable transportation.	Not published	$1M – $50M
West End Home Foundation Grant The West End Home Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The West End Home Foundation Grant supports organizations that enhance the quality of life for senior adults in Middle Tennessee.	Not published	Varies
Mayfield Graves County Auto Relief Program Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Community Challenge Grant: Connecticut AARP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AARP Community Challenge Grant in Connecticut funds projects aimed at enhancing community livability.	Not published	Varies
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen Environmental Protection · State Not published · $10M – $1.8B	Not published	$10M – $1.8B
Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Program Grant Oregon Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Program Bridges gaps and resolves barriers between Oregon's veterans living in rural areas and the healthcare benefits they've earned.	Not published	Varies
Local Trail Connections Program Grant Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $5K – $250K The Local Trail Connections Program, funded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, aims to enhance short trail connections between residential areas and key public resources.	Not published	$5K – $250K
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants - Sustainable Communities Competitive California Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $700K The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants support local and regional planning efforts aimed at enhancing active transportation, safe routes to schools, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 2050.	Not published	$50K – $700K
Variety Sunshine Coach Program Variety - the Childrens Charity of Southern California Tent 25 · Foundation Not published · Varies Over 250 Sunshine coaches in Southern California transport children to medical treatment, therapy, education and recreation	Not published	Varies
Rural Support Grant Illinois Department of Aging · Foundation Not published · $800K The FY26 Rural Support Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for older adults in rural Illinois by addressing specific challenges such as transportation, technology access, and volunteer recruitment.	Not published	$800K
Oregon Community Foundation K-12 Summer Learning Fund St Vincent De Paul Society of Lane County Inc · Foundation Not published · $92K This grant funded summer youth development programming through SVdP's Resident Services Kids Club, which serves tenant families at affordable-housing properties managed by SVdP (totaling more than 1,500 units across Lane and Linn counties).	Not published	$92K
CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant Grant Connecticut Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant program supports local initiatives aimed at promoting safer and healthier transportation options.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do transportation grants award?

Of the 290 transportation grants Grantable lists as of October 10, 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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