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Tennessee Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation provides citizens of Tennessee and travelers with one of the best transportation systems in the country. TDOT consistently wins awards for its projects, highway design and innovative approach to transportation.
TDOT is a multimodal agency with responsibilities in aviation, public transit, waterways, railroads and cycling and walking. Our involvement ranges from airport improvements to funding transit buses to planning for river ports.
Transportation Planning Grants
The Transportation Planning Grant (TPG) is intended to assist jurisdictions (both municipalities and counties) with transportation planning efforts that determine strategies to support improvements in traffic flow, safety, mobility, and overall efficiency of the transportation system. Since 2015, TDOT has awarded 145 planning grants across the state, many of which have resulted in implementation funding.
The TPG funds transportation plans only.
Goals of the Transportation Planning Grant
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Planning Opportunities
Planning opportunities include, but are not limited to: Complete Streets Plans; Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans; Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Plans; Corridor Studies; Resurfacing Plans; Community Mobility Plans
We also welcome any creative and innovative transportation planning ideas.
Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Plans
Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) provide a set of strategies and technologies used to optimize the performance of existing transportation infrastructure without adding more lanes. TSMO includes traffic signal retiming, traffic incident management, enhanced enforcement, ramp metering, and access management. See more here.
Administrative Process
Through the Transportation Planning Grant program, your community will be paired with a consultant currently under contract with TDOT that will guide you through the planning process and bring your plan to life. The community is responsible for actively participating in the plan by establishing a Steering Committee, providing the match, and ensuring local support for the proposed study recommendations.
Tennessee Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation provides citizens of Tennessee and travelers with one of the best transportation systems in the country. TDOT consistently wins awards for its projects, highway design and innovative approach to transportation.
TDOT is a multimodal agency with responsibilities in aviation, public transit, waterways, railroads and cycling and walking. Our involvement ranges from airport improvements to funding transit buses to planning for river ports.
Transportation Planning Grants
The Transportation Planning Grant (TPG) is intended to assist jurisdictions (both municipalities and counties) with transportation planning efforts that determine strategies to support improvements in traffic flow, safety, mobility, and overall efficiency of the transportation system. Since 2015, TDOT has awarded 145 planning grants across the state, many of which have resulted in implementation funding.
The TPG funds transportation plans only.
Goals of the Transportation Planning Grant
Matching
Planning Opportunities
Planning opportunities include, but are not limited to: Complete Streets Plans; Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans; Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Plans; Corridor Studies; Resurfacing Plans; Community Mobility Plans
We also welcome any creative and innovative transportation planning ideas.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans
A Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan can assist communities in prioritizing non-motorized transportation investments. As demand for alternative transportation options continue to grow, communities are increasingly recognizing the need for these facilities to help achieve their desirable quality of life. See more here.
Administrative Process
Through the Transportation Planning Grant program, your community will be paired with a consultant currently under contract with TDOT that will guide you through the planning process and bring your plan to life. The community is responsible for actively participating in the plan by establishing a Steering Committee, providing the match, and ensuring local support for the proposed study recommendations.
State Transit Assistance (STA) Special Project
Iowa devotes an amount equal to 4 percent of the fees for new registration collected on sales of motor vehicle and accessory equipment to support public transportation. Most of this money is distributed by the STA formula that is based on each transit system's performance during the previous year in terms of rides, miles, and local funding support. These formula funds are usable for support of any operating, capital, or planning expenses related to the provision of public passenger transportation.
STA special projects
Each year up to $175,000 of the total STA funds are set aside to fund special projects. These can include grants to individual systems to support transit services that are developed in conjunction with human services agencies. Grants can also be awarded to statewide projects that improve public transit in Iowa through such means as technical training for transit system or planning agency personnel, statewide marketing campaigns, etc.
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
To help connect all Missouri students to nature, MDC partners with and supports school administrators and teachers. Across Missouri, you’ll find 29 conservation educators located in specific counties and school districts. These educators provide MDC resources and support for their local classroom teachers and schools. Mission and Vision: We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources.
Discover Nature Fishing (DNF)
Discover Nature Fishing (DNF) engages students in conservation and aquatic education through classroom instruction and hands-on fishing opportunities. This program helps students gain the skills and confidence to go fishing on their own. Participants learn about aquatic ecology, fish habitat, and fish identification. They also learn about fishing equipment, casting, rigging a fishing rod, baiting a hook, and proper fish handling. The program goal is to develop lifetime anglers. Research shows active anglers have greater mental strength, stress management, confidence, and perceived health.
Transportation Grant
The transportation grant supplements in-school DNF instruction and must provide a hands-on fishing experience for students. The grant is only available to schools actively teaching DNF and reimburses actual bus transportation costs. Agreements require signatures from the lead teacher, school administrator, and MDC conservation educator before being submitted to the DNF program coordinator for final approval and processing.
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT's roots can be traced back more than a century. For as long as there have been cars, highways and air traffic, there has been an Illinois transportation agency. The rich history of our department spreads across the entire state. From massive bridges spanning the Mississippi and Illinois rivers to winding roads carved into limestone bluffs. From two-lane roads tracing through rural corn and soybean fields to dirt and grass landing strips to the steel and concrete jungle of O’Hare International Airport, and on every mile of interstate and railroad that made Illinois what it is today, the mark of an Illinois transportation agency can be seen and felt.
It is our mission to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and demonstrate respect for our environment. With this concept in mind, IDOT will strive to strengthen, maintain and expand the Illinois transportation system, all while considering trends in the transportation industry, population, freight demands, mobility needs, safety factors, interconnectivity, business needs and housing development.
Downstate Transit Improvement Fund - Statewide Capital Call for Projects
This program provides state funding to participants of the Downstate Public Transportation Fund for competitive capital grants for projects, purchases or purposes required for the provision of public transportation in the eligible participants' service areas.
Competitive capital grants must be for projects, purchases or purposes that are: 1. required for the provision of public transportation 2. identified in the IDOT’s annual Capital Needs Assessment 3. identified in the comprehensive long-range or short-range planning documents in the region for which the applicant is a part; and 4. in accordance with the guidelines set forth in IDOT’s Capital Grant Manual.
Montana Department of Transportation
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. We know a well-planned and functioning transportation system contributes to the quality of life of Montana residents and the economies of our communities. Whether you are riding, walking, biking, driving, using public transit, or even flying, MDT has played a part in getting you where you are going.
Mission: MDT’s mission is to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system to move Montana forward.
Transportation Alternatives Program
The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act eliminates the MAP-21 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and replaces it with a set-aside of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program funding for transportation alternatives (TA). These set-aside funds include all projects and activities that were previously eligible under TAP*. The law requires selection of projects through a competitive process.
There are two different applications for the Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program – the Capital Improvement application (generally for new infrastructure and ADA upgrades/retrofit projects) and the Pavement Preservation application.
Pavement Preservation Projects
Pavement Preservation projects of existing infrastructure.
A full list of eligible applicants and activities is available here.
Montana Department of Transportation
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. We know a well-planned and functioning transportation system contributes to the quality of life of Montana residents and the economies of our communities. Whether you are riding, walking, biking, driving, using public transit, or even flying, MDT has played a part in getting you where you are going.
Mission: MDT’s mission is to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system to move Montana forward.
Transportation Alternatives Program
The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act eliminates the MAP-21 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and replaces it with a set-aside of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program funding for transportation alternatives (TA). These set-aside funds include all projects and activities that were previously eligible under TAP*. The law requires selection of projects through a competitive process.
There are two different applications for the Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program – the Capital Improvement application (generally for new infrastructure and ADA upgrades/retrofit projects) and the Pavement Preservation application.
Capital Improvement Projects
Generally for new infrastructure and ADA upgrades/retrofit projects.
A full list of eligible applicants and activities is available here.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
In creating the Department of Transportation in 1976, the Legislature determined that MnDOT would be the principal agency to develop, implement, administer, consolidate and coordinate state transportation policies, plans and programs (Minn. Stat. Ch. 174).
MnDOT makes special efforts to consider the social, economic and environmental effects of its decisions and aggressively promotes the efficient use of energy resources for transportation purposes. It also maintains close working relationships with the many public and private individuals, groups and associations involved in transportation.
Safe Routes to School Planning Assistance Grant
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will support SRTS plans for K-12 schools across Minnesota through planning assistance awards. Successful applicants will receive planning assistance provided by the Regional Development Organizations or a statewide planning consultant.
Learn more about SRTS planning of individual school plan, School Districtwide Plan, or community plan with several schools.
Plans will include:
Sustainable Communities
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Sustainable Communities Program (“the Program”) designates Maryland communities that are striving for sustainable revitalization. The Program supports sustainable revitalization by facilitating revitalization and sustainability planning, and providing a toolkit of community development programs, technical assistance, and public investment incentives. Its goal is to arm local governments with the resources they need to revitalize their older communities through environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable projects and programs.
Sustainable Communities Act of 2010
The Sustainable Communities Act of 2010 created a shared geographic designation to promote the efficient use of State resources. This designation requires the development of local sustainability and revitalization strategies.
The Sustainable Communities Program combines resources for:
The Program understands Sustainable Communities as communities where public and private stakeholders work together to achieve:
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
MDOT is responsible for Michigan’s nearly 10,000-mile state highway system, comprised of all M, I, and US-routes. It is the backbone of Michigan’s 122,000-mile highway, road and street network. The state owns over 4,800 highway, railroad and pedestrian bridges, 665 miles of railroad track, roughly 2,700 miles of non-motorized trails, and three airports. Additionally, MDOT administers state and federal transportation programs for aviation, intercity passenger services, rail freight and local public transit services.
Mission: Serving and connecting people, communities, and the economy through transportation. Vision: To provide people with a safe, future-driven, interconnected multimodal transportation network that ensures equitable options.
Transportation Economic Development Fund Category F
The goal of Category F (Cities in rural counties) is to provide system continuity with the secondary all-season road system. Category F provides funding for transportation projects that:
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
MDOT is responsible for Michigan’s nearly 10,000-mile state highway system, comprised of all M, I, and US-routes. It is the backbone of Michigan’s 122,000-mile highway, road and street network. The state owns over 4,800 highway, railroad and pedestrian bridges, 665 miles of railroad track, roughly 2,700 miles of non-motorized trails, and three airports. Additionally, MDOT administers state and federal transportation programs for aviation, intercity passenger services, rail freight and local public transit services.
Mission: Serving and connecting people, communities, and the economy through transportation. Vision: To provide people with a safe, future-driven, interconnected multimodal transportation network that ensures equitable options.
Transportation Economic Development Fund Category A
The goal of Category A (Economic Development Road Projects) is to promote increased economic potential and improve the quality of life through the support of job creation and retention in Michigan. Category A provides funding for transportation projects that:
Ohio Department of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. The department constructs and maintains state and federal highways outside of municipalities, in addition to all interstate routes, to ensure Ohio's highway system meets the needs of Ohio's traveling public and growing economy. With a mission to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future, the ODOT supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.
Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program
The OWMP Program was reestablished in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54. Through this act, $13.5 million is made available each State Fiscal Year for 2026-2027 to support projects in the rural and urban areas of Ohio that easily and efficiently transport resident workforce members to economically significant employment centers or to places of employment outside of their resident community. Through the authority granted in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54, the ODOT is authorized to administer the OWMP Program through the creation and oversight of grant applications, evaluation of applications received, and overall award processes.
Planning Projects
Goal: To provide financial support to planning projects that will consider workforce transit initiatives, needs, and proposed solutions. Examples of eligible planning projects include but are not limited to Feasibility Studies, Transit Development Plans, Workforce Planning, and Long/Short range transportation planning.
Ohio Department of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. The department constructs and maintains state and federal highways outside of municipalities, in addition to all interstate routes, to ensure Ohio's highway system meets the needs of Ohio's traveling public and growing economy. With a mission to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future, the ODOT supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.
Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program
The OWMP Program was reestablished in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54. Through this act, $13.5 million is made available each State Fiscal Year for 2026-2027 to support projects in the rural and urban areas of Ohio that easily and efficiently transport resident workforce members to economically significant employment centers or to places of employment outside of their resident community. Through the authority granted in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54, the ODOT is authorized to administer the OWMP Program through the creation and oversight of grant applications, evaluation of applications received, and overall award processes.
Vehicle Projects
Goal: To provide financial support for new and/or replacement vehicles that will enhance or increase current services with a focus on workforce connectivity. Examples of eligible technology projects include but are not limited to new vehicles to increase capacity of services and replacement vehicles that demonstrate an increase in program efficiency.
Ohio Department of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. The department constructs and maintains state and federal highways outside of municipalities, in addition to all interstate routes, to ensure Ohio's highway system meets the needs of Ohio's traveling public and growing economy. With a mission to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future, the ODOT supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.
Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program
The OWMP Program was reestablished in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54. Through this act, $13.5 million is made available each State Fiscal Year for 2026-2027 to support projects in the rural and urban areas of Ohio that easily and efficiently transport resident workforce members to economically significant employment centers or to places of employment outside of their resident community. Through the authority granted in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54, the ODOT is authorized to administer the OWMP Program through the creation and oversight of grant applications, evaluation of applications received, and overall award processes.
Equipment, Technology, and Marketing Projects
Goal: To provide financial support for the purchase of equipment and/or technology projects that would result in more efficient services and increased ridership with a demonstration of workforce transit impact and improvements. To provide financial support for the promotion of new services or projects. Examples of eligible equipment and/or technology projects include but are not limited to:
Ohio Department of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. The department constructs and maintains state and federal highways outside of municipalities, in addition to all interstate routes, to ensure Ohio's highway system meets the needs of Ohio's traveling public and growing economy. With a mission to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future, the ODOT supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.
Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program
The OWMP Program was reestablished in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54. Through this act, $13.5 million is made available each State Fiscal Year for 2026-2027 to support projects in the rural and urban areas of Ohio that easily and efficiently transport resident workforce members to economically significant employment centers or to places of employment outside of their resident community. Through the authority granted in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54, the ODOT is authorized to administer the OWMP Program through the creation and oversight of grant applications, evaluation of applications received, and overall award processes.
Infrastructure Projects
Goal: To provide financial support to infrastructure projects that support transit workforce initiatives, enhance current and/or planned service delivery, and/or foster collaborative projects and shared-use spaces that promote expansion of services. Examples include but may not be limited to:
Ohio Department of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. The department constructs and maintains state and federal highways outside of municipalities, in addition to all interstate routes, to ensure Ohio's highway system meets the needs of Ohio's traveling public and growing economy.
With a mission to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future, the ODOT supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.
Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program
The OWMP Program was reestablished in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54. Through this act, $13.5 million is made available each State Fiscal Year for 2026-2027 to support projects in the rural and urban areas of Ohio that easily and efficiently transport resident workforce members to economically significant employment centers or to places of employment outside of their resident community. Through the authority granted in Section 620.10 of Ohio House Bill 54, the ODOT is authorized to administer the OWMP Program through the creation and oversight of grant applications, evaluation of applications received, and overall award processes.
Operating Projects
Goal: To provide financial support to transit agencies to support new operation services dedicated to workforce connectivity. This can include increased hours and days of service, and services that will cross county lines to/from rural and urban areas and/or that connect directly with economically significant employment centers. This could also be met indirectly as first-mile, last-mile projects will also be considered. Examples of eligible operating expenses directly related to system operations include, but may not be limited to - fuel, oil, drivers’ salaries and fringe benefits, dispatcher salaries and fringe benefits, and licenses.
State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) was officially established in 1967 by combining formerly independent agencies and the Department of Motor Vehicles (which included the State Highway Commission, State Aeronautics Commission and State Patrol).
WisDOT supports all forms of transportation. The department is responsible for planning, building and maintaining Wisconsin's network of state highways and Interstate highway system. The department shares the costs of building and operating county and local transportation systems - from highways to public transit and other modes. WisDOT plans, promotes and financially supports statewide air, rail and water transportation.
Transportation Economic Assistance
The Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program provides matching state grants to governing bodies for road, rail, harbor and airport projects that help attract employers to Wisconsin, or encourage business and industry to remain and expand in the state. The goal of the TEA program is to attract and retain businesses in Wisconsin and thus create and increase the number of jobs. The business cannot be speculative and local communities must assure that the number of jobs anticipated from the proposed project will materialize within three years from the date of the project agreement and remain for another four years.
Each state fiscal year, the TEA program has $3.4 million available for transportation improvement projects that are essential for an economic development project. The transportation project must have the local government's endorsement, benefit the public, and begin within three years of grant award. The program is designed to implement an improvement more quickly than normal state programming processes allow. The 50% local match can come from any combination of local, federal, or private funds or in-kind services.
West Virginia Department of Transportation
The West Virginia Department of Transportation's (WVDOT) mission is to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system to keep West Virginia moving. WVDOT provides essential services in transportation, tourism and economic development, including:
Recreational Trails Program
The RTP is a set-aside of the TA funds to provide and maintain recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized trails. This program is also administered by the WVDOH. The RTP, through a competitive process, provides project funding for pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian facilities, in-line skating, cross country skiing and off-road motorized vehicles. The RTP grants are also 80% federally funded and require a 20% non-federal sponsor cash match.
West Virginia Department of Transportation
The West Virginia Department of Transportation's (WVDOT) mission is to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system to keep West Virginia moving. WVDOT provides essential services in transportation, tourism and economic development, including:
Transportation Alternatives Program
The Transportation Alternatives funding is a set-aside of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program funding and includes all projects and activities that were previously eligible under TA. It is a reimbursable program for nontraditional transportation projects and includes funding for competitively selected projects including design and construction of on road and off road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and users of other nonmotorized forms of transportation.
These projects include sidewalk construction, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety related infrastructure, conversion of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists or other nonmotorized transportation users, construction of turnouts, overlooks and viewing areas, inventory, control or removal of outdoor advertising, historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities and environmental mitigation activities.
Transit in Greater Minnesota
Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant
The Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant provides financial assistance to purchase a transit vehicle to enhance Tribal transit programs in Greater Minnesota. This capital grant program supports replacement and/or expansion of transit vehicles. State funding will be used for this grant opportunity administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Rural Development in South Carolina
Strong rural communities are essential to South Carolina's long-term economic success. The South Carolina Department of Commerce partners with local governments and regional organizations to support community-driven development that strengthens infrastructure, expands opportunity and prepares communities for future growth.
Through strategic investments and targeted programs, S.C. Commerce helps rural communities build on their unique strengths while enhancing quality of place and economic competitiveness.
Rural Development Initiative (RDI)
The South Carolina Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of the Rural Development Initiative (RDI) annual competitive grant program. Eligible county and municipal governments are invited to submit implementation-ready projects through a competitive application process designed to strengthen South Carolina's rural communities through strategic public investment.
County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP)
The County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) was created for the purpose of providing grants to counties, to improve a transportation facility including transit which is located on the State Highway System (SHS) or which relieves traffic congestion on the SHS, per Section 339.2817, Florida Statutes. Such projects may include resurfacing and paving dirt local roads as long as the statutory requirement is clearly met. For example, if an application is received for CIGP funds to pave a dirt road, the justification must indicate how paving the dirt road would relieve congestion on the SHS.
Each eligible project must be consistent to the maximum extent feasible with the Florida Transportation Plan, Metropolitan Planning Organization Plan where applicable, and any appropriate local government comprehensive plan. Counties may submit projects that are not in the Metropolitan Planning Organization Long Range Transportation Plan or local government comprehensive plan; however, if selected, the projects must be amended into these plans within six months and supporting documentation should be provided to the Florida Department of Transportation (department).
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) was officially established in 1967 by combining formerly independent agencies and the Department of Motor Vehicles (which included the State Highway Commission, State Aeronautics Commission and State Patrol). WisDOT supports all forms of transportation. The department is responsible for planning, building and maintaining Wisconsin's network of state highways and Interstate highway system. The department shares the costs of building and operating county and local transportation systems - from highways to public transit and other modes. WisDOT plans, promotes and financially supports statewide air, rail and water transportation.
Freight Railroad Preservation Program
Wisconsin’s original rail assistance program was created in 1977 to help communities and shippers preserve freight rail service during an era when widespread railroad bankruptcies and line abandonments threatened the availability of rail service in Wisconsin. Any project under the WisDOT rail preservation program must be located on or directly associated with a rail line or an abandoned rail line as defined under s. 85.09(3), Wis. Stats., except that a non-abandoned rail line may be the subject of an acquisition for continued freight railroad operation project.
Track Construction
Construction projects are limited to new track facilities on a new location or alignment that serve as a substitute for and are less costly than an acquisition or rehabilitation project that otherwise would be required to preserve rail freight service. Land acquisition required, if any, is not eligible for assistance.
Aid to Agencies
About the Program
The Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies (A2A) Program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering essential services to Arapahoe County residents. Established in 2008 by the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners, the program was created to address critical community needs through strategic partnerships with local nonprofit providers.
Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $30 million to nonprofits serving residents across the county.
For the 2026–2027 funding cycle, approximately $3,079,500 in General Fund support will be available, including designated allocations for safety net providers.
In 2025, the program framework was updated to align with Arapahoe Forward and strengthen transparency, accountability, measurable outcomes, and alignment with community-identified needs. The updated framework prioritizes investments that address documented service gaps and improve quality of life for Arapahoe County residents.
Safety net providers are nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services to vulnerable or underserved populations. These organizations are typically distinguished by one or more of the following:
Organizations currently designated as safety net providers:
These organizations receive direct base funding outside of the competitive application pool.
Impact Grants Carroll County
The Carroll County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its 2026 Impact Grant Opportunity. This one-time funding opportunity is centered around a key question: How do you make life better for the people of Carroll County? We invite nonprofit organizations to propose bold, meaningful, and actionable ideas that create measurable impact for residents.
This grant program reflects our belief that community challenges are best addressed through strategic investment in nonprofit partners who understand the needs of local residents and have the operational capacity to implement meaningful, sustainable solutions. We invite those nonprofit partners to submit proposals through this opportunity for impact. Proposals should describe how the project will address priority areas, serve Carroll County residents, be implemented effectively, and sustain long-term impact when possible. We also encourage multi-agency partnerships that tackle complex challenges through shared resources, leadership, and vision.
Impact Grants Clinton County
This opportunity invites you to pursue a bold, high-impact initiative that could significantly strengthen outcomes for our communities.
The Clinton County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its Impact Grant Opportunity. This one-time, competitive funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations delivering impactful projects and services within Clinton County, Indiana. Funding may support new or existing initiatives that strengthen the community and address a broad range of local priorities.
Clinton County Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of Clinton County. This grant program reflects our belief that community challenges are best addressed through strategic investment in nonprofit partners who understand the needs of local residents and have the operational capacity to implement meaningful, sustainable solutions. We invite those nonprofit partners to submit proposals through this opportunity for impact. Proposals should describe how the project will address priority areas, serve Clinton County residents, be implemented effectively, and sustain long-term impact when possible. We also encourage multi-agency partnerships that tackle complex challenges through shared resources, leadership, and vision.
Transportation grants provide funding for projects such as improving public transit, acquiring vehicles, and developing infrastructure. The following grants empower nonprofits and local agencies to enhance mobility, support sustainability, and address transportation needs in communities.
Explore 94 funding opportunities for transportation projects, with $54M in resources. Instrumentl simplifies the grant search process with customized funding recommendations, deadline tracking, and funder insights to enhance transportation systems and services.
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Transportation grants?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Transportation Grants?
Grants are most commonly $105,000.
Transportation grants are available to organizations that focus on infrastructure development and mobility services. Donors look for organizations that serve underserved populations. Access-based transit programs that target elderly citizens, people with disabilities, and low-income areas are encouraged to apply for transportation funding.
Grants in transportation typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q2, with 25.8% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q1.
Transportation grants exist to develop better transportation access systems in cities and rural areas. They also support upgraded framework elements and sustainable measures to ensure the infrastructure lasts longer. The main objective is to build transportation systems which maximize safety, contribute to economic growth, and promote green sustainability.
On average, grants in transportation provide funding between $2,500 and $12,550,000, with typical awards falling around $105,000 (median) and $1,226,144 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Organizations looking to fund fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation systems can apply to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Other government-funded awards include the USDA Forest Service Greening Fund in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management. State and local governments also provide funds to improve transportation infrastructure in their respective areas.
Instrumentl lists dozens of grants worth over $250 million for transportation initiatives.
To have the best chance at securing grant funding for transportation initiatives, organizations should:
Need help writing a strong funding request? Follow our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
Instrumentl helps nonprofits efficiently identify transportation grants that match their needs in seconds. After identifying potential grants, organizations can track deadlines, manage application details, and save multiple applications at once. In addition, Intrumentl provides key insights and donor giving data to make grant prospecting easier for you. Discover how the University of Illinois centralized grant information to make work more collaborative and efficient.