Community Impact Grant (for cycling initiatives) is sponsored by Unspecified (via California Active Transportation Safety Information Pages). This grant aims to increase access to cycling and its social, emotional, and cognitive benefits for all people by providing funding to local nonprofits and schools.

Funding and Programming Opportunities | California Active Transportation Safety Information Pages (CATSIP) Funding and Programming Opportunities Funding and Programming Opportunities What is the Funding and Programming Opportunities page and how do I navigate it?

The updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page features funding and programmatic resources for transportation safety professionals, planners, advocates, community members, and others alike who want to create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities. Resources are organized into five topic areas: Statewide Opportunities ; Outside Opportunities ; and Conceptual Approaches to Funding .

Click the links above to navigate directly to each topic area. Our page is continuously being updated as more resources are launched. Do you know of a resource we can add to the list?

Please let us know at safetrec@berkeley. edu . Caltrans' Active Transportation Program (ATP) The ATP was created by Senate Bill 99 to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking.

The ATP consolidates existing federal and state transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SR2S), into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active transportation. Caltrans has launched the eighth cycle of their Active Transportation Program (ATP) and are accepting proposals!

Applications for Cycle 8 are now open until June 22, 2026. Visit the program’s website for more details on how to apply. Outride Community Impact Grant The Community Impact Grant aims to increase access to cycling and its social, emotional, and cognitive benefits for all people by providing funding to local nonprofits and schools.

These grants support a wide range of cycling initiatives including rider education programs, racing and development teams, skills camps, and more. Grants are prioritized to programs serving youth or older adults. Grant awards typically range from $5,000 - $15,000, and this is a direct grant issued in a lump sum.

2026 applications are officially open and close on April 30th, 2026. Find more information and learn how to apply on the program's website . Outride Riding for Focus (R4F) program Webinar: Navigating Discretionary Grant Programs.

Caltrans DLA and FHWA presented this free webinar on Discretionary Grant Programs and how to manage their processes and procedures, with a spotlight on those programs managed by the Caltrans Office of Federal Programs ( OFP ).

The public can access a recording on the webinar's webpage The Active Transportation Resource Center recently held their "Finding the Money: Additional Active Transportation Funding Programs" webinar with representatives of three state programs that support active transportation: one focused on plans, one on education and encouragement, and one that supports infrastructure projects.

The webinar also highlighted the federal funding program, Safe Streets and Roads for All, which will release its last round of funding in 2025. The public can access a recording of the webinar, the slides, and resource list shared with attendees on the webinar's webpage .

Regional and local funding sources and programming opportunities are generally administered by Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Congestion Management Agencies, Transportation Improvement Authorities, or other regional agencies. Counties or cities may administer some funding sources. These funding sources are supported by federal, state, or local revenue streams.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) James Cary Smith Grant Program The Air District is offering grants to community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, and other community-based, local nonprofits to leverage community power to fully participate in decisions that impact the environment and health of the communities they serve.

In 2021, the Air District’s Board of Directors authorized a realignment of its community grant programs, which included consolidating two community grant programs, increasing the maximum grant amounts awarded, and offering multiyear grant awards. Cycle 1 of the refocused James Cary Smith Community Grant Program launched in 2022.

Cycle 2 of the program seeks to continue supporting the full involvement and leadership of communities most directly impacted by environmental injustices to influence policy and improve air quality. The James Cary Smith Community Grant Program Cycle 2 application period October 7, 2024, and closed on January 7, 2025 . For more information, please visit the Program's website .

Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program The program provides voucher-based funding for zero-emission carsharing, carpooling/vanpooling, bikesharing/scooter-sharing, innovative transit services, and ride-on-demand services in California’s historically underserved communities. The program had $20 million available in 2020 and applications have closed.

Stay tuned for future opportunities and find more information on the program's website . The TFCA 40 Percent Fund is a voluntary program that reduces emissions by funding alternative-fuel and trip-reduction projects.

Funds are available for the following project types: Clean air vehicles and electric and hydrogen recharging stations: includes alternative fuel and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, scrapping old vehicles, and alternative fuel infrastructure; Ridesharing: includes shuttle, vanpool, carpool, transit, rail-bus, and smart growth projects; Bicycle Facilities: includes installation of new bicycle paths/lanes/routes and secure bike parking, such as lockers and racks; and Infrastructure Improvement for Trip Reduction: includes traffic-calming and construction of facilities that expand access to mass transit, such as a new ferry terminal or bus-rapid-transit lane.

The fund is offered through each county’s Transportation Agency. Interested applicants should reach out to their county’s Transportation Agency to learn about the program. Clif Bar Family Foundation The Clif Bar Family Foundation has a Small Grants Program that p rovides funds for general organizational support as well as funding for specific projects.

Applications are reviewed twice a year; the deadlines are the 1st of March and August. Grants awarded during a particular cycle will be announced at the beginning of the following cycle.

Priority is given to applicants that address their funding priorities from a holistic perspective: Protect Earth's beauty and bounty; Create a robust, healthy food system; Increase opportunities for outdoor activity; Reduce environmental health hazards, and build stronger communities. Applications are now open and close on March 1, 2025. Find more information and apply on the program's website .

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials (IDEA) The 2024 IDEA TSP program has approximately $2 million in federal funds available for technical assistance, but additional funding may be allocated depending on the number of applications received. Applications closed on September 12, 2024. Visit the program's website for future opportunities.

One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Program Now in its third iteration, OBAG will fund more than $750 million in federal funding for projects from 2023 to 2026. The Program guides how MTC distributes federal transportation funding from the Federal Highway Administration to projects and programs that improve safety, spur economic development and help the Bay Area meet climate change and air quality improvement goals.

The third round of OBAG was adopted by the MTC in January 2022. View MTC Resolution 4505 for complete OBAG 3 Program details.

Bay Area Safe Routes to School OBAG funds the Regional Safe Routes to School grant program, which taps federal money to provide about $5 million each year for grants to cities, counties and county transportation agencies to fund: Safe Routes to School program implementation; Direct pedestrian and bicyclist safety training and education programs for K-12 students; Outreach and encouragement for students and families; and Infrastructure safety audits around schools.

Visit the program's website for more information. Climate Initiatives Program The program's goal is to reduce the transportation sector's carbon footprint. These climate initiatives help the Bay Area meet emissions-reduction targets set by state law and improve the health and vibrancy of the region for all its residents.

Since 2009, MTC has invested over $100 million for innovative solutions to reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including: Commuter benefits programs; Carpooling and vanpooling programs; Spare the Air Youth and Safe Routes to Schools programs; Activities to promote the adoption of electric vehicles; and Programs to encourage people to change individual travel behavior from driving alone to using sustainable modes.

For more information, visit the program's website. Priority Conservation Areas (PCA) Program In spring 2024, the PCA planning framework was updated to establish program objectives and data indicators, resulting in the need to amend designated PCAs to align with the updated framework. The nomination cycle for new PCAs closed on May 2, 2025.

See the program's website for more details and future opportunities. Priority Development Areas (PDA) Planning Program Funds plans specific to land use of public transit hubs and rail corridors across the nine Bay Area counties. Examples of eligible projects include emphasis on increasing active transportation multimodal connections, carpooling and carsharing usage, and transit ridership.

The current application period is closed. Stay tuned for future opportunities and find more information on the program's website . Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP) P-TAP helps the Bay Area’s cities and counties make cost-effective improvements to streets and roads.

The Program uses federal dollars to help Bay Area cities and counties stretch their road budgets by: Implementing, updating and maintaining pavement management databases; Providing accurate pavement condition data to city councils, county supervisors or other local decision makers; and Supporting the region’s management of non-pavement street and road assets, such as signs, storm drains, curbs and gutters, traffic signals and street lights as pilot projects.

The application period for Round 26 of the Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP) is now closed. You can find more information on the program's website . Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) Provides funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects annually.

TDA 3 generates funding through a quarter-cent sales tax to support transportation projects including bus and rail projects, special transit services for disabled riders, and bicycle facilities. MTC allows each of the nine counties to determine how to use two percent of allocated TDA funds. Transit operators submit allocation requests for TDA by submitting an application for funds.

For more information, visit the Allocation Requests and Audits page . The Paint the Town Program was established to provide residents the opportunity to engage with their neighbors, friends, and community organizations to create murals directly on their neighborhood streets. This program is run in partnership between the Oakland Department of Transportation , Eastside Arts Alliance , and Safe Passages .

There are no fees associated with the application process and support is available for community groups based on financial need and funding availability. Murals by community groups in historically underserved neighborhoods will receive the highest priority for funding. Those interested in applying are encouraged to view the guidelines and submit an application .

San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOP) SJCOG's Regional ATP Call for Projects for Cycle 7 closed on September 13, 2024. View the program's website for more information and future opportunities. Since 1988, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) has worked to improve transit and relieve traffic congestion through Measure A.

The Measure was reauthorized in 2004 and now includes funds for more local community shuttle service, railroad/street grade separations, ferry service to South San Francisco and Redwood City, and a major infusion of tax dollars for pedestrian and bicycle projects. Applications for the Pedestrian and Bicycle and the Alternative Congestion Relief and Transportation Demand Management Programs are anticipated to open on August 10, 2026.

For more information and future opportunities, visit the Call for Projects website . San Mateo Transportation Demand Management Agency San Mateo Transportation Demand Management Agency is a public agency focused on reducing single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) commuting in the San Mateo County. The agency provides information and commute planning alternatives, employer incentive programs and cross-collaboration with city transit.

For more information, review the Resources page . Sonoma County Transportation Authority Passed by more than two-thirds of voters in November 2004, the Traffic Relief Act for Sonoma County (Measure M) continues to deliver multi-modal transportation improvements throughout the county.

It provides for a ¼ cent sales tax smooth and maintain roads, move traffic and improve safety, fund priority projects, build bikeways and pathways, and increase bus service. In 2020, voters approved a measure, Go Sonoma, to extend Measure M sales tax funding for an additional 20 years with no increase in existing sales tax rates.

Measure M specifically funds construction of new bicycle and pedestrian routes that increase overall safety, close gaps in existing routes and provide safe routes to schools and to transit. In addition to a bike safety education program, the Measure M Expenditure Plan lists 14 projects as high priority needs that are eligible to receive funding. For more information on the program and its projects, visit the program website .

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) San Diego Association of Governments ' (SANDAG) Board of Directors allocates federal funds through several grant programs. Projects generally indirectly or directly enhance San Diego's quality of life. Grants are available for a variety of projects including infrastructure safety and improvement, habitat management, and specialized transportation services for senior and disabled populations.

There are currently three active grant programs: Smart Growth Incentive and Active Transportation, TransNet Environmental Mitigation, and Specialized Transportation.

Southern California Association of Governments Sustainable Communities Program The Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) strengthens partnerships with local agencies and strategic partners responsible for land use and transportation decisions, offering technical assistance and financial resources to meet the diverse planning needs of local communities and support implementation of regional planning policies and strategies.

SCAG is currently providing technical assistance to 57 local agencies and has funded 110 projects, totaling over $21. 6 million, since 2016. Following the adoption of Connect SoCal every four years, SCAG calls for applications through the SCP to provide local technical assistance in support of Connect SoCal implementation.

SCAG develops funding categories that align with the goals and policies of Connect SoCal to support implementation of shared regional planning goals and meet the needs of local communities. The next cycle is anticipated for 2028. For more information, visit the program's website .

Go Human Community Streets Program With support from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the Go Human Community Streets Grant Program grants funding to implement traffic safety strategies through community engagement projects.

The Community Streets Program supports projects that facilitate community resilience, recovery, and resource delivery, prioritizing outcomes for low-income families and communities of color, especially those most harmed by traffic injuries and fatalities. SCAG anticipates another Call for Applications for the Community Streets Program in 2026, pending funding availability. For more information, visit the program's website .

State-level funding sources and programming opportunities are generally administered by Departments of Transportation, state transportation programs, Offices of Traffic Safety or other state agencies.

California Conservation Corps (CCC) California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP) The ATP was created by Senate Bill 99 to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking.

The ATP consolidates existing federal and state transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SR2S), into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active transportation. Caltrans has launched the eighth cycle of their Active Transportation Program (ATP) and are accepting proposals!

Applications for Cycle 8 are now open until June 22, 2026. Visit the program’s website for more details on how to apply.

Due to the oversubscription to the ATP, the California Transportation Commission and Caltrans have developed a list of additional programs that fund active transportation projects and elements to serve as a resource for cities, counties, and agencies looking to fund valuable active transportation projects in their communities.

Clean California Local Grant Program The program helps local communities to beautify and improve their local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers.

The goals of the Clean CA Local Grant Program are to: Reduce the amount of waste and debris within public rights-of-way, pathways, parks, transit centers, and other public spaces; Enhance, rehabilitate, restore, or install measures to beautify and improve public spaces and mitigate the urban heat island effect; Enhance public health, cultural connection, and community placemaking by improving public spaces for walking and recreation; and Advance equity for underserved communities.

Elderly and Disabled Specialized Transit Program (FTA Section 5310) The program provides financial assistance for nonprofit organizations to purchase transit capital equipment to meet the specialized needs of elderly and disabled individuals for whom mass transportation services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate.

Public bodies that certify to the Governor that no nonprofit organizations are readily available in their area to provide the specialized service are also eligible. Applications for the program closed on September 3, 2025. Stay tuned for future opportunities and find more information at the program's website .

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021.

Under IIJA, the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), codified as Section 148 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C §148), is a core federal-aid program to States for the purpose of achieving a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) manages California's local agency share of HSIP funds.

California's Local HSIP focuses on infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction factors (CRFs). Local HSIP projects must be identified on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data-supported means.

Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants Caltrans has officially released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application Guide and Call for Applications. A total of $34. 5 million is available for transportation planning projects statewide.

Caltrans will be conducting virtual grant application workshops in September and October 2025.

Climate Adaptation Planning Grants This program includes approximately $3 million to support local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the development of climate adaptation plans, as well as project-level adaptation planning to identify adaptation projects and strategies for transportation infrastructure. Strategic Partnerships Grants This program includes $4.

5 million to identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional transportation deficiencies on the State highway system in partnership with Caltrans. A sub-category funds transit-focused planning projects that address multimodal transportation deficiencies. Sustainable Communities Grants This program includes $29.

5 million to encourage local and regional planning that supports state goals, implements Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS) (where applicable), and to ultimately achieve the State’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target of 40 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and 2050, respectively.

California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) CalEPA Environmental Justice Action Grants Program California Natural Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program The Program provides grant opportunities for projects that indirectly mitigate environmental impacts of new transportation facilities.

Projects should fall into one of the following three categories: urban forestry, resource lands, or mitigation projects beyond the scope of the lead agency. Funds are available for land acquisition and construction and the local Caltrans District must support the project. CNRA will not run a competitive grant solicitation this year due to funding limitations.

An assessment will be made later in the year to determine whether the program will have sufficient funds to resume a grant solicitation in 2027. For more information, visit the program's website . California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) OTS provides annula grants which are supported by Federal funding under the National Highway Safety Act and SAFETEA-LU.

In California, the grants are administered by the Office of Traffic Safety. Grants are used to establish new traffic safety programs, expand ongoing programs or address deficiencies in current programs. Pedestrian and bicycle safety is included in the list of traffic safety priority areas.

Eligible grantees include governmental agencies, state colleges, state universities, local city and county government agencies, school districts, fire departments, and public emergency services providers. Grant funding cannot replace existing program expenditures, nor can traffic safety funds be used for program maintenance, research, rehabilitation, or construction.

Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, and priority is given to agencies with the greatest need. Evaluation criteria to assess need include potential traffic safety impact, collision statistics and rankings, seriousness of problems, and performance on previous OTS grants.

California Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant The grant program empowers the communities most impacted by pollution to choose their own goals, strategies, and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution.

TCC’s unique, place-based strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is designed to catalyze collective impact through a combination of community-driven climate projects in a single neighborhood. Planning activities should focus on responding to planning issues or priorities that directly benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities. TCC Planning Grants support planning activities to advance community-led goals and projects.

TCC’s Round 6 application cycle is expected to launch in Spring/Summer 2026. Stay tuned and find more information on the program's website .

California Transportation Commission State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) The 2024 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) is a four year program of projects that collectively improves the condition, operation, and sustainability of State Highway System (SHS) and associated transportation infrastructure in California.

The SHOPP funds safety and condition improvements, damage repairs, and highway operational and modal improvements on the State Highway System. The SHS includes all Interstate routes, numbered highway, and other state owned assets including bicycle and pedestrian facilities, culverts, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), safety roadside rest areas, and maintenance stations.

The SHOPP also funds projects necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and stormwater control requirements. All projects funded by the SHOPP are limited to capital improvements that do not add new through highway lanes. For the 2026 SHOPP, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will implement $17.

9 billion in projects and reserves over four years, covering Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2029-30. For full details, you can visit the program's website . State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) The STIP is a multi-year capital improvement program of transportation projects on and off the State Highway System, funded with revenues from the Transportation Investment Fund and other funding sources.

STIP programming generally occurs every two years. The programming cycle begins with the release of a proposed fund estimate in July of odd-numbered years, followed by California Transportation Commission (CTC) adoption of the fund estimate in August (odd years). The fund estimate serves to identify the amount of new funds available for the programming of transportation projects.

Once the fund estimate is adopted, Caltrans and the regional planning agencies prepare transportation improvement plans for submittal by December 15th (odd years). Caltrans prepare the Interregional Transportation Improvement Plan (ITIP) and regional agencies prepare Regional Transportation Improvement Plans (RTIPs). Public hearings are held in January (even years) in both northern and southern California.

The STIP is adopted by the CTC by April (even years). On December 16, 2024, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit administration (FTA) jointly approved the 2025 FSTIP, which covers Fiscal Years Federal Fiscal Years 2025 – 2028. Visit the adopted FSTIP for the full details.

Funding for Climate Action CoolCalifornia. org's Funding for Climate Action compiles information and resources for funding across state and federal agencies for reducing the impacts of climate change and supporting sustainable communities. Visit the website for more information.

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Rubberized Pavement Grant Program This program is designed to promote markets for recycled-content surfacing products derived from only California-generated waste tires. It is aimed at encouraging first-time or limited users of rubberized pavement in two project types – Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Hot-Mix (Hot-Mix) and Rubberized Chip Seal (Chip Seal).

Application materials for fiscal year (FY) 2026–27 are expected to launch in summer 2026. Stay tuned and find more information on the program's website . Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) RSTP was established by California State Statute utilizing Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) funds that are identified in Section 133 of Title 23 of the United States Code.

This program promotes flexibility in State and local transportation decisions and provides flexible funding to best address State and local transportation needs.

STBG is an apportioned (formula) program, which means the funds are only made available to the States by a formula contained in law, which is different than a discretionary grant program where eligible applicants may competitively seek funding through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). For more information, visit the Program's website .

Federal funding sources and programming opportunities are generally administered by federal agencies, authorities or federal revenue streams.

Federal Transit Administration Mobility, Access, and Transportation Insecurity Program (MATI) The Mobility, Access, and Transportation Insecurity (MATI) program, funded by the Federal Transit Administration and managed by the University of Minnesota, seeks to support the planning and development of community-shaped, innovative demonstration projects that can help address issues of transportation insecurity.

The Round 2 RFP will focus on rural and small communities. Applicants selected in Phase 1 will have support from the MATI program team to develop a demonstration project plan and submit that plan for consideration of Phase 2 funding and deployment. The Phase 2 demonstration will include the development and execution of a research effort associated with the project and managed by the MATI program team.

Applications for the interest form closed on March 14, 2025 and final proposals closed on April 30, 2025. Visit the program's website for future opportunities. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program The program that provides technical assistance via direct staff involvement, to establish and restore greenways, rivers, trails, watersheds and open space.

It provides only for planning assistance—there are no implementation monies available. Projects are prioritized for assistance based upon criteria that include conserving significant community resources, fostering cooperation between agencies, serving a large number of users, encouraging public involvement in planning and implementation and focusing on lasting accomplishments. For more information, visit the program's website .

Road to Zero Coalition Community Traffic Safety Grants Program The program, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are an annual opportunity to put the Road to Zero pillars into practice by supporting promising projects and programs that can help us achieve our mission of zero traffic fatalities.

It is focused on supporting innovative and promising approaches for implementing evidence-based countermeasures, supporting a Safe System approach, and performing necessary research to address traffic fatalities, disparities in mobility safety and access, and overall improve traffic safety.

U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Active Transportation Funding and Finance Toolkit The toolkit is for anyone interested in expanding bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. While transportation agencies typically spearhead this type of project, this toolkit also covers projects from a variety of other entities, including community improvement districts, universities, nonprofit organizations, and even a hospital.

Public officials and community leaders can also use this toolkit to build support for active transportation and to point to success stories from other communities. The toolkit includes an overview of funding and financing strategies; public-private partnerships; emerging and supporting strategies to deliver active transportation projects; case studies; and additional resources. Visit the toolkit website for more information.

Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program The program funds up to $44,550,000 for two different categories of grants: (1) Planning and Design Grants and (2) Construction Grants.

The program helps communities to create plans or implement active transportation networks that connect destinations within or between communities or create plans or implement an active transportation spine connecting two or more communities, metropolitan regions, or States.

It also provides an opportunity for eligible organizations to enhance their overall transportation network by integrating active transportation facilities with transit services, where available, to improve access to public transportation. Applications closed on Monday, June 17, 2024. Stay tuned for future opportunities and find more information on the program's website .

Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program The BUILD program, previously known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, awards funding for planning or constructing surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation.

2026 applications closed on February 24, 2026. See the program's website for future opportunities. The DOT Navigator is a new resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants, and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

Visit the website for more information. Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) The DDETFP awards annual fellowships to Master's and Doctoral students pursuing degrees in transportation-related disciplines.

This program advances the transportation workforce by helping to attract the nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation, encouraging future transportation professionals to seek advanced degrees, and helping to retain top talent in the U.S. transportation industry. 2024 applications closed on March 22, 2024. Stay tuned for future opportunities and find more information on the program's website .

Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Grant Program ICAM aims to improve access to public transportation by building partnerships among health, transportation, and other service providers.

This program provides competitive funding to support innovative projects for the transportation disadvantaged that will improve the coordination of transportation services and non-emergency medical transportation services (NEMT) for older adults, people with disabilities, and people of low-income.

In the FY 2024 program, FTA intends to target funding for regional and statewide mobility management capital projects that support coordination and enable comprehensive community access, including access to NEMT, for underserved groups. Applications closed at 11:59 PM ET on February 13, 2024. Stay tuned for future opportunities and find more information on the program's website .

Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) Program Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program The INFRA program will award $2. 7 billion in competitive grants to multimodal freight and highway projects of national or regional significance to improve the safety, accessibility, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural and urban areas.

Eligible projects will improve safety, generate economic benefits, reduce congestion, enhance resiliency, and hold the greatest promise to eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and improve critical freight movements. National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega)