Transportation Grants

Last updated October 9, 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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Transportation – Rigid Roadway Equipment Grant Program Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Provides partial funding, for equipment purchases that enable towns to mitigate roadway damage, enhance safety, and protect local economies.	Not published	Varies
Vibrant Communities: Convenient Neighborhoods Grant Opportunity Colorado Gives Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Vibrant Communities: Convenient Neighborhoods Grant Opportunity, provided by the Colorado Gives Foundation, aims to enhance access to community spaces in Jefferson County.	Not published	$5K – $25K
U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI) Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A new U.S. Department of Transportation center for learning to help reconnect communities that were harmed, isolated, and cut off from opportunity by transportation infrastructure.	Rolling	Varies
Local Roads Oil & Shale Program (OH) Grant Ohio Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Local Roads Oil & Shale Program in Ohio offers vital funding for repairing infrastructure affected by increased truck traffic due to oil and gas production.	Not published	Up to $500K
Evolve Houston’s eMobility Grants Evolve Houston · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Evolve Houston’s eMobility Grants offer vital funding to community leaders and organizations, enabling them to launch innovative projects that enhance access to clean transportation in underserved neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $15K
Eugene Frank Sommerlatte Endowment Fund Grant Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Majoring in Transportation Technology and enrolling in following semester. We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview.	Not published	$3K
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
Van Program Grant Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa · Foundation Not published · Varies The Van Program by Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa offers vital transportation services to at-risk and underprivileged children.	Not published	Varies
IDT - Transportation Alternatives Program - Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population selected Grant Illinois Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) in Illinois, created under MAP-21, supports non-motorized transportation projects through the CMAP.	Not published	Varies
Transportation and Growth Management - Quick Response Land Conservation Grants · State Not published · $5M – $12.5M Helps cities implement transportation and land use plans and assists with multi-modal problem solving. Projects are typically site specific, small scale, and short term, facilitating future development within three years.	Not published	$5M – $12.5M
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund United Way of the Greater Triangle Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K A permanent, community-powered resource that delivers fast, stabilizing support to people and organizations across the Triangle when unexpected needs arise.	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Transit Grant - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (ND) North Dakota Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (ND) aims to improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Regionally Significant Development Zone (RSDZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time.	Not published	Varies
TCFN: Giving Circles - Beaches Community Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $75K The Beaches Community Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations serving the Beaches communities from Mayport to Guana.	Not published	$3K – $75K
THRIVE Grants for up to $10,000 (formerly Community Grants) York County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies THRIVE Grant Opportunities from the Fund for York County The Fund for York County focuses resources on our community’s most pressing issues.	Not published	Varies
Get a Free Bike Program Grant Yellow Bike Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Get a Free Bike Program by Yellow Bike Project provides free working bicycles to individuals in need, identified through referrals from various nonprofit and community organizations.	Not published	Varies
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · $5K – $1.4M The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program is a federal initiative aimed at enhancing and upgrading boating facilities for recreational boats of 26 feet or larger.	Not published	$5K – $1.4M
Transportation – Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water…	Not published	Up to $100
Local Partnership Program – Competitive (CA) Grant California Transportation Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $25M The Local Partnership Program – Competitive (CA) aims to fund counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies that have voter-approved fees or taxes for transportation improvements.	Not published	Up to $25M
Safe Streets to Transit TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Safe Streets and Roads for All TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Commuter Choice Maryland Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Commuter Choice promotes alternatives to driving alone such as public transportation, ridesharing, walking, biking, teleworking, alternative work schedules, Maryland Commuter Tax Credit, and Guaranteed Ride Home.	Not published	Varies
Planning Grants Wyoming Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Local area transportation planning.	Not published	Varies

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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 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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