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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The Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Provides grant support for projects that improve last-mile connections and wayfinding to destinations, and/or complete missing links to facilitate bicycle travel and/or enhance safety and comfort for existing routes.	Not published	Varies
Open Enrollment Transportation Support Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $7M The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide.	Not published	Up to $7M
Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) - Implementation Awards (OH) Grant Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1.5M The Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) in Ohio offers funding for projects enhancing transportation infrastructure, focusing on safety and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$100K – $1.5M
Vision of Tomorrow Community Fund (formerly Vision Zero Technology Fund) Together for Safer Roads Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A first-of-its-kind grantmaking program designed to help purpose-based organizations build data-driven fleet safety cultures by underwriting the adoption of lifesaving vehicle technologies.	Not published	Varies
Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity (361291) Grant 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy · Foundation Not published · $100K – $25M The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding opportunity aims to enhance safety on roads for all users by supporting planning, infrastructure, and operational initiatives.	Not published	$100K – $25M
Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Grant Program Allegheny County Conservation District · Foundation Not published · $2M The DGLVR grant program provides education, technical assistance and funding to improve dirt, gravel, and low-volume roads and subsequently the landscapes they travel through.	Not published	$2M
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.	Not published	Varies
John T. Vucurevich Foundation Grant John T Vucurevich Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. Vucurevich Foundation Grant focuses on supporting low-income families by addressing essential needs such as food access, health services, and transportation.	Not published	Varies
NEK Prosper Healthy Cents Fund Northeastern Vermont Regional Hosp Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide multi-year funding for organizations serving the NVRH service area to create healthy and thriving communities with positive social, economic, or environmental impact NEK Prosper Outcome Areas (Must align with at least one): VP…	Not published	Varies
RTO Small Grants ( formerly called Sponsorships) Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The RTO Small Grants program, previously known as Sponsorships, provides funding up to $5,000 for materials and supplies supporting travel options. Applications are accepted year-round, with micro-grants available for schools.	Not published	Up to $5K
Transportation – Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Federal Highway Administration · Federal Not published · $1K – $50M Supports planning for and making surface transportation more resilient to current and future weather events, natural disasters, and changing conditions, such as severe storms, flooding, drought, levee and dam failures, wildfire…	Not published	$1K – $50M
Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program Department of Energy · State Not published · Varies This Loan Programs Office (LPO) program administers loans for the manufacturing of advanced technology vehicles and components. The IRA appropriated $3 billion in credit subsidy and made changes to this existing program.	Not published	Varies
Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Credit Assistance Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program provides credit assistance for qualified projects of regional and national significance.	Not published	Varies
THRIVE Grants from the Fund for York County York County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The THRIVE Grants program, formerly known as Community Grants, offers funding of up to $10,000 to support initiatives that promote economic mobility for low-income individuals in York County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) - Planning Awards (OH) Grant Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Planning Awards in Ohio, managed by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), aim to enhance transportation systems through funding planning studies.	Not published	Up to $500K
Jibe Transportation Improvement Grant (TIG) Program North Natomas Jibe Walk Bike Bus · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Grants to fund sustainable transportation options and reduce solo car trips in North Natomas. Funds are awarded as reimbursement upon project completion.	Not published	Up to $10K
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants - Climate Adaptation Planning Grant California Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1.5M The Climate Adaptation Planning Grant, part of California's Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants, provides $3 million to support local and regional efforts in addressing climate vulnerabilities in transportation infrastructure.	Not published	$100K – $1.5M
Mentoring Program Orange County Womens Transportation Seminar · Foundation Not published · Varies A structured mentoring program connecting mentees with experienced professionals in the transportation industry.	Not published	Varies
Transportation – Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (Small Scale Projects) Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $500K – $7.5M Supports construction of simple physical improvements that improve access and safety for people walking and bicycling. Projects ready to go to construction in 2027/2028 are the most competitive.	Not published	$500K – $7.5M
Community Traffic Safety Grants National Safety Council · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Community Traffic Safety Grants, initiated by the Road to Zero Coalition, aim to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050 through innovative, evidence-based approaches.	Not published	$50K – $200K
GreenTRIP Certification Program Transformca dba Transform · Foundation Rolling · Varies GreenTRIP Certification is a third-party evaluation and support program for residential and mixed-use development projects that apply strategies to reduce vehicle trips, excessive parking, and greenhouse gas emissions while making…	Rolling	Varies
Highway Safety Programs Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Maine Trails Program Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Maine Trails Program (MTP) is a state initiative aimed at enhancing trails for recreation and transportation.	Not published	Up to $250K

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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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