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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Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Seniors Grant Mary E Bivins Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Healthy Seniors Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle that enhance the quality of life for older adults.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Rail Transit Safety Education Grants Operation Lifesaver Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K	Not published	Up to $20K
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program (CA) CA Natural Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · $750K – $1.5M The Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program (EEM) in California provides annual funding for projects aimed at reducing environmental impacts from public transportation facilities.	Not published	$750K – $1.5M
Bridge The Gap Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $10K The Bridge The Gap Veterans' Services Grant, provided by the City of Boston, aims to enhance the quality of life for local veterans and their families.	Not published	Up to $10K
Transportation Academy Orange County Womens Transportation Seminar · Foundation Not published · Varies An educational program introducing students to careers and education in transportation.	Not published	Varies
Transportation – Landowner Cost Share Grant Program (Beaver Issues) Beaver Institute Inc. · State Not published · Up to $100K Supports hiring BeaverCorps professionals to nonlethally resolve beaver issues and restore wetlands. Funds can be used for any nonlethal conflict prevention or beaver mimicry wetland restoration project.	Not published	Up to $100K
Community Impact Grants Community Foundation of Howard County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Howard County awards grants to support nonprofits through multiple funding mechanisms, including unrestricted community endowment funds, designated/agency funds, field of interest funds, and donor-advised funds.	Not published	Varies
Transportation4GoldStar (T4GS) Military Warriors Support Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
State Transit Village TransOptions Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
USFWS Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to marinas, local governments to build transient boat slips for recreational vessels over 26 feet in length. County Government, For-Profit, Municipalities/Towns, State Government, Other	Not published	Varies
Employer Partner Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The Commuter Choice Maryland Employer Partner Program honors Maryland employers for offering transportation benefits and commuting incentives.	Not published	Varies
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant California Transportation Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trade Corridor Enhancement Program aims to enhance infrastructure on significant trade corridors in California, supporting efficient freight movement.	Not published	Varies
Major Bridge Program Grant Ohio Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Major Bridge Program, established by the Ohio Department of Transportation in 2002, aims to fund significant bridge rehabilitations and replacements.	Not published	Varies
WTS Orange County Scholarships Orange County Womens Transportation Seminar · Foundation Not published · $50K – $75K WTS Orange County offers multiple scholarships at various education levels to support young women pursuing careers in transportation.	Not published	$50K – $75K
Transportation – Better Roads Erosion Inventory Grants Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Funds completion of Road Erosion Inventories (REI) reassessments on hydrologically connected road segments that currently do not meet standards in compliance with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Municipal Roads…	Not published	Varies
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Grant America Walks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies America Walks, through the generosity of Carmanah Technologies, made available a pair of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons for the purpose of creating a safe crosswalk to a qualifying community.	Not published	Varies
Northern Oregon Intercity Bus Service Call for Projects (OR) Grant Oregon Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Northern Oregon Intercity Bus Service Call for Projects provides funding for a project that offers intercity bus service along the I-84 corridor, connecting The Dalles and Boise, Idaho, with potential extensions to Portland.	Not published	Up to $600K
eMobility Grants Evolve Houston · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Evolve Houston's eMobility Grants provide funding to help community leaders, nonprofits, and organizations launch projects that expand access to clean transportation in underserved neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $15K
Maryland Section 5310 Program- Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The Maryland Section 5310 Program, formally known as the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and administered in Maryland by the Maryland Department…	Not published	Varies
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bus Fare Grant Program Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K This competitive grant program awards transportation funding to nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $4K
Community Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Increases access to affordable and reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and reduce transportation greenhouse gas emissions in low and moderate income, overburdened, and underserved communities in Maryland.	Not published	Varies
LEAD: BUILD Health Foundation for Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Development) is FFL's community training program that equips Louisiana residents with tools to steer local and regional decision-making processes.	Not published	Varies
Regional Trail Grant Program Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $5K – $300K The Regional Trail Grant Program aims to enhance trail development outside the seven-county metropolitan area by providing grants to local governments.	Not published	$5K – $300K

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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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