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"Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (FHWA topics)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (FHWA topics) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The DOT SBIR Program encourages small businesses to submit innovative research proposals addressing high-priority requirements of the Department with potential for commercialization.
While a specific topic for "electric vehicle drivetrain clean transportation" wasn't explicitly listed in the current pre-solicitation, topics related to electric vehicle battery management systems and alternative power supply for electric vehicles have been funded previously, indicating potential relevance.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. DOT will accept Phase II proposals only from firms that have previously received a DOT Phase I award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 (Phase I). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (FHWA topics) is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program allocates funding for technology-driven safety solutions including lidar sensors, AI-powered detection systems, and connected surveillance infrastructure to improve road safety. It explicitly encourages the adoption of innovative technologies such as adaptive signal timing systems that modify traffic light patterns based on real-time sensor data.
Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FLAP provides funds for projects on Federal Lands Access Transportation Facilities that are located on, adjacent to, or provide access to Federal lands (e. g. , national parks, national forests). This can include EV charging infrastructure.
After pulling the program from grants.gov in February 2025, FHWA reopened PROTECT with FY2024, FY2025 and FY2026 funds merged — $787 million, a 25 percent rural set-aside, a cost-share ladder you cannot climb in six weeks, and a new priority for converting bike and bus lanes back to general traffic.
Read articleThe Department of Transportation's FY26 SBIR Phase I solicitation opened June 3 and closes July 7 — a 34-day window across FHWA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA, and PHMSA topics ranging from AI trip planning to thermochromic hazmat coatings to high-voltage battery discharge for rail. Awards land in September. The strategy for which topic to chase depends on infrastructure most teams underestimate.
Read articleU.S. DOT's FY26 SBIR Phase I solicitation opens June 3 and closes July 7 with awards in September. Ten topics across FHWA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA, and PHMSA at $200K–$300K each. Why the topic distribution telegraphs DOT's three-year R&D priorities and how niche specialists can win against generalist competitors.
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