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University Transportation Centers Program is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. The program awards grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing and operating university transportation centers that conduct research, education, and technology transfer programs addressing regional and national transportation issues. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.701. Last updated on 2026-01-16.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $89,100,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance For the program's competitive grants, public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning that have established transportation research programs including community colleges. Non-competitive grants must also be to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning but may or may not have established programs. Eligible applicant types include: Other, Nonprofit Organization.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For the program's competitive grants, public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning that have established transportation research programs including community colleges. Non-competitive grants must also be to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning but may or may not have established programs. Eligible applicant types include: Other, Nonprofit Organization. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Recent federal obligations suggest $89,100,000 (2026). 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.
Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) funds for fiscal years (FY) 2022-2026 are to be awarded on a competitive basis to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.941. Last updated on 2026-01-20. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $150,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance a State; a political subdivision of a State; a Tribal government; a public transit agency or authority; a public toll authority; a metropolitan planning organization; and a group of 2 or more eligible entities detailed above, applying through a single lead applicant. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority), Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Transit Authority. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Program is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. To finance projects of national or regional significance by filling market gaps and leveraging substantial non-Federal and private co-investment. Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit assistance is intended to facilitate the financing of projects that would otherwise have been significantly delayed because of funding limitations or difficulties accessing the capital markets. Through TIFIA, the USDOT provides Federal credit assistance to eligible highway, transit, rail, and intermodal freight projects, including access to seaports. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST), enacted in December 2015, authorized the establishment of a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Demonstration Program (the Program) to assist entities in developing improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of a project that is eligible for funding under the TIFIA Program. Additional information regarding the Program is available here: https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/technical-assistance/regional-infrastructure-accelerators-program This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.223. Last updated on 2024-11-27. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $5,000,000,000 (2025).; eligibility guidance Public or private entities seeking to finance, design, construct, own, or operate an eligible surface transportation project may apply for TIFIA assistance. Examples of such entities include state departments of transportation; local governments; transit agencies; special authorities; special districts; railroad companies; and private firms or consortia that may include companies specializing in engineering, construction, materials, and/or the operation of transportation facilities. Eligible applicant types include: State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Other public institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Profit organization. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Fiscal Year 2013 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. To provide supplemental assistance to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) for disaster assistance related to Hurricane Sandy. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.323. Last updated on 2025-12-11. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance As directed by authorizing and appropriating statute, assistance is available only to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Eligible applicant types include: Other. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice. Applicants should map project outcomes and evaluation metrics directly to sponsor priorities and confirm all compliance requirements in the current official notice.
