1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Municipal Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2026 is a grant program from the New Jersey Department of Transportation providing funding to municipalities across New Jersey for local transportation infrastructure projects. The FY2027 cycle makes $165 million available, including $10 million in Urban Aid, with an additional $9. 44 million for Transit Village, Bikeway, and Safe Streets to Transit programs.
The program emphasizes safety improvements for walking and biking, with new criteria tied to New Jersey's Target Zero Commission Law prioritizing High Injury Network areas beginning in FY2027. Applications were accepted through July 1, 2026, with awards expected to be announced in November.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) Division of Local Aid & Economic Development” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
NJDOT opens applications for $165M in Municipal Aid, local transportation grants - WRNJ Radio TRENTON, N. J. — The New Jersey Department of Transportation has opened applications for its Fiscal Year 2027 State Aid programs, including $165 million in Municipal Aid funding for local infrastructure projects, officials announced Monday.
Applications for Municipal Aid, Transit Village, Bikeway and Safe Streets to Transit programs will be accepted through July 1, 2026. Municipal Aid funding increased by $15 million this year following the renewal of the state’s Transportation Trust Fund, bringing total funding for the program to $165 million, including $10 million in Urban Aid.
“Governor Sherrill and the New Jersey Department of Transportation are committed to ensuring New Jersey’s entire transportation network is reliable, efficient, and modern, and that means investing in local infrastructure,” NJDOT Commissioner Priya Jain said.
“Municipal Aid grants, along with our Transit Village, Bikeway, and Safe Streets to Transit programs, allow counties and municipalities to make safety enhancements that improve the quality-of-life for everyone. ” The Municipal Aid program provides funding for local transportation projects, with an emphasis on safety improvements for walking and biking.
Additional programs include $1 million for Transit Village projects in designated municipalities, $1 million for Bikeway projects to expand separated bike paths and $1 million for Safe Streets to Transit projects aimed at improving pedestrian access to transit facilities. An additional $9. 44 million from the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget will be distributed among those programs, increasing total available funding to $12.
44 million. Officials said the grant cycle allows municipalities to incorporate awarded projects into future budgets, helping move projects to construction more quickly. Awards are expected to be announced in November.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2027, Local Aid programs will also include new criteria tied to the state’s Target Zero Commission Law, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. Projects located in High Injury Network areas — roadways identified as having a high concentration of serious crashes — will be prioritized. The grants are administered by NJDOT’s Division of Local Aid and Economic Development.
More information is available at njdotlocalhub. com . Jay Edwards April 21, 2026 62 1 minute read Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music.
Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.
Legislation to stimulate investment in historic properties and brownfield sites signed by Gov. Murphy NPS announces 2025 reduced winter services, priority snow removal routes for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area What to know about Hackettstown’s New Year’s Eve Blast with M&M’s drop Gov. Murphy signs bill to streamline health care and chemotherapy treatment Man rescued from icy waters in Morris County
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities across New Jersey, including Parsippany. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $150 million total allocation Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.