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Regional Travel Options Small Grants is a program from Metro that provides small awards of $500 to $5,000 to organizations for specific, one-time purchases of materials and services supporting education, outreach, and events that encourage use of transportation alternatives to driving alone—including biking, walking, transit, carpooling, vanpooling, and telecommuting.
The program includes RTO Mini Grants up to $5,000 and Safe Routes to Schools micro-grants of $500 (available only to individual schools or nonprofit school PTOs). Eligible applicants are government agencies, colleges, universities, public school districts, K-12 schools, and nonprofits within the Portland Metropolitan Planning Area in Oregon. For-profit companies are not eligible to receive FTA grant funding.
Applications reopen in January 2026 pending available funds.
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Regional Travel Options grants | Metro Use the left and right arrow keys to move between sections. Regional Travel Options grants provide funding to support projects and programs that educate, encourage, and provide information to people in order to increase their use of and access to travel options.
Travel options include any mode of transportation besides driving alone – carpooling, vanpooling, riding transit, bicycling, walking, rolling, shared mobility and telecommuting. Learn more about Metro’s Regional Travel Options program Regional Travel Options (RTO) grants fund programs and projects that: Increase access to, and use of, travel options (biking, walking, shared mobility, public transit, telecommuting, carpool, and vanpool).
Fit within either the Commute, Safe Routes to School or Community program area. Occur within the Portland Metropolitan Planning Area. Align with goals and objectives identified in the RTO Strategy and the Regional Transportation Plan.
Regional Travel Options grants are divided into three overall tracks. Core and emerging partner track Core and emerging partners have already been invited to apply for the 2026-29 cycle. The core and emerging partners track is intended for organizations that already have, or are working towards, a long-standing commitment to delivering travel options work as a key organizational function.
This track is open on an invitation-only basis to local jurisdictions, school districts, and nonprofits. The general grants track is intended to fund a variety of travel options initiatives and projects, including funding for organizations that do not necessarily have a transportation focus.
The three categories within this track include: Travel Options Community Services: intended specifically to fund organizations that don’t necessarily focus on travel options as an organizational mission but are seeking to support travel options on behalf of the communities they serve. Innovation: designed to encourage new tactics and approaches and reaching new audiences with travel options programming.
Infrastructure: this supports wayfinding, end-of-trip facilities, and other light infrastructure that makes using travel options safer and more enjoyable. Not currently accepting applications. The application will reopen in January 2026, pending available funds remaining for fiscal year 2026.
The small grants track consists of small awards ($500-$5,000) intended to fund specific, one-time purchases of materials and services to support events, education, and outreach activities that support travel options use. This track includes RTO Mini Grants up to $5,000 and Safe Routes to Schools micro grants for $500. SRTS Micro-Grants are only available to individual schools or non-profit school PTOs.
The first application period for Small Grants closed Sept. 15 and will reopen in January 2026 until funds are spent for the fiscal year. Government agencies, colleges, universities, public school districts, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for an Regional Travel Options grant.
Private, for-profit organizations are not eligible to directly receive FTA grant funding. Applications for the 2023-26 grant cycle are closed. RTO anticipates announcing awards for the 2025 general grant solicitation in June.
The small grants application will reopen when funds are available for FY 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the grant application handbook before getting started. It includes a full overview of the grant program, categories, eligibility requirements, application process and timeline.
Regional Travel Options grant application handbook 2023-26 Regional Travel Options grant eligibility guide Regional Travel Options small grants guide Regional Travel Options program The Regional Travel Options program creates safe, vibrant and livable communities by providing grants and supporting efforts that increase walking, biking, ride sharing, telecommuting and public transit use.
Regional Safe Routes to School program Metro’s Safe Routes to School program provides resources for K-12 students and families to walk, roll and take transit to school. Regional Travel Options program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Government agencies, colleges, universities, public school districts, K-12 schools, and nonprofit organizations in Oregon. For-profit companies cannot directly receive FTA funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500-$5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Regional Travel Options Small Grants is funded by Metro. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.