Best Transportation Grants in Oregon

Transportation agencies and local governments in Oregon can seek funding to plan or demonstrate roadway safety projects that reduce deaths and serious injuries for all road users. Focused on safer streets and public transportation, the Oregon Department of Forestry administers competitive SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grants ranging from US $100,000 to US $5,000,000.

Local and tribal governments and other eligible public entities in Oregon can seek major implementation funding to improve transportation safety infrastructure and operations, including for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists. With a mission to protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians, Oregon Department of Forestry connects applicants to the U.S. DOT SS4A Implementation Grants, awarding US $2,500,000 - US $25,000,000.

The Formula Grants for Rural Areas program, managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation, enhances public transportation in rural communities with populations under 50,000. It funds operations, capital projects, and planning efforts, distributing funds every two years based on a formula that considers base amount, passenger trips, and service miles. Eligible recipients include local governments and non-profits dedicated to improving mobility management and transit services in these underserved areas.