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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Department of Transportation - Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Mn/DOT makes grants for transportation-related purposes. Some grants are awarded on a "formula" basis to qualifying recipients, while others are awarded through a competitive process.	Not published	Varies
Transportation – Safe Streets and Roads for All   US Department of Transportation · State Not published · $200 – $10M Support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists…	Not published	$200 – $10M
Local and Regional Project Assistance Program (BUILD) Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The program provides competitive planning and implementation funding for surface transportation infrastructure projects that demonstrate a significant local or regional impact.	Not published	Varies
MPRPD Transportation Grants Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The MPRPD Transportation Grants, funded by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, aim to enhance access to recreational, environmental, and cultural education in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Tribal Transit Formula Grants Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Federal public transportation law (49 USC 5311(c)(1)(B)) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Section 300076, authorizes the formula amount of the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program)…	Not published	Varies
Human Services Bus Ticket Program RFP Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $444K The Human Services Bus Ticket Program RFP, administered by King County DCHS and Metro, offers discounted bus tickets to support low-income and homeless individuals.	Not published	Up to $444K
Small Grants for Smart Growth Vermont Natural Resources Council · State Not published · Up to $150K Provides seed money for catalyzing community-based initiatives related to smart growth.	Not published	Up to $150K
Transportation – Temporary Lighting Grant Program Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Supports purchase of a temporary lighting packages. Only one grant will be awarded.	Not published	Varies
My Rides Transportation Program Grant District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health · Foundation Not published · $100K The My Rides Transportation Program Grant, offered by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health, aims to provide essential transportation services for residents in need of treatment for opioid and stimulant use disorders.	Not published	$100K
Ohio Transit Partnership Program Grant Ohio Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ohio Transit Partnership Program (OTP2) provides essential financial support to urban and rural public transit systems in Ohio, aiming to optimize state and federal funding utilization.	Not published	Varies
Denali Commission Grants DOT Planning Grants · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities offered through the Denali Commission for transportation and public facilities projects.	Not published	Varies
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen (NOFO) (IL) Grant Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Driving a Cleaner Illinois program, managed by the Illinois EPA, offers funding for mobile source electrification projects.	Not published	Varies
Safe Routes to School Program Grant Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $57.0M The Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS) provides funding to improve safety and mobility for children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school.	Not published	Up to $57.0M
Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Grant Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $49.4M The Pedestrian & Bicycle Program, funded by the Washington State Department of Transportation, aims to enhance safety and mobility for pedestrians and cyclists.	Not published	Up to $49.4M
NJ eMobility Rolling Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The NJ eMobility Rolling Grant Program aims to reduce transportation emissions in New Jersey, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
California Active Transportation Program: Regional Call for Projects Grant San Diego Association of Governments · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Active Transportation Program (ATP) supports projects enhancing biking and walking across the state, with $6,137,000 available in the latest call for projects.	Not published	Varies
State of Good Repair Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Advancing Women in Transportation Scholarship Grant Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria.	Not published	Varies
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish.	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternative Grants Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Transportation Alternatives Solicitation is a competitive grant opportunity for local communities and regional agencies to fund projects for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, Safe Routes to School, and more.	Not published	Varies
Consolidated Grant Program Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Consolidated Grant Program, supported by Washington's Climate Commitment Act, allocates funds for essential public transportation improvements in rural communities, tribal transportation, and services for seniors and individuals with…	Not published	Varies
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Fund Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K	Not published	$500K
Marine Navigation Improvement Fund Grant (OR) Business Oregon · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marine Navigation Improvement Fund Grant (OR) provides essential funding for port projects in Oregon, supporting both federally and non-federally authorized navigation improvements.	Not published	Varies
Active Transportation Grant Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Active Transportation Grant, offered by Columbia Basin Trust, supports communities in enhancing their non-motorized travel options.	Not published	Up to $500K

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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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