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"Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This program supports projects that improve and expand surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas to increase connectivity, improve safety and reliability of movement for people and freight, and generate regional economic growth and quality of life.
Eligible projects include those that improve access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or intermodal facilities, or develop integrated mobility management systems, transportation demand management, or on-demand mobility services. Research to practice efforts informing such projects, particularly regarding equitable access in rural areas, would be relevant.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: A State; a regional transportation planning organization; a unit of local government; a tribal government or a consortium of tribal governments. Nonprofits can partner with eligible entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 30, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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