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DOT — Department of Transportation
DOT funds transportation infrastructure, safety research, and innovation programs for highways, rail, aviation, and maritime.
ACTIVE GRANTS: 22 // TOTAL CAPACITY: $356,317,650 // STATUS: LIVE
Mission
To ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets vital national interests and enhances quality of life.
Established 1966
Annual Budget $105 billion
Active Grants 22
Total Capacity $356,317,650
Department of Transportation: Key Programs & Funding Mechanisms
RAISE Grants
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity — multimodal infrastructure.
INFRA Grants
Infrastructure for Rebuilding America — large freight and highway projects.
FTA Transit Grants
Federal Transit Administration — public transportation capital and operating assistance.
FAA Aviation Grants
Airport improvement, safety research, and NextGen aviation modernization.
Active DOT Grant Opportunities
SEC_ID: FAA-COE-AJFE 09/30/2026
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
Award $20,000,000
The opportunity for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuel and Environment (AJFE)...
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SEC_ID: TTHP 09/30/2026
COE for Technical Training and Human Performance
Award $1,000,000
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SEC_ID: 20-01 09/07/2027
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
Award $6,000,000
The FAA hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for aviation research grants and cooperative agreements...
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SEC_ID: GR-RDC-25-002 10/31/2026
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
Award $120,153,261
Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement app...
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SEC_ID: GR-RCE-25-001 10/31/2026
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
Award $14,518,510
Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to ...
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SEC_ID: GR-RDC-25-001 10/31/2026
RESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
Award $120,153,261
Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement app...
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SEC_ID: FAA-COE-JAMS See Registry
Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research
Award $20,000,000
The Joint Center of Excellence (COE) for Advanced Materials (JAMS) was established in January 2004 to assist in ensuring the safe ...
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SEC_ID: FTA-2026-003-TPE-TODP 07/10/2026
FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning
Award $28,492,618
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $28.5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 20...
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SEC_ID: FTA-2026-009-TPM-RAIL 07/06/2026
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program
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SEC_ID: FHWA-BIT3-26-001 07/16/2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program
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SEC_ID: FHWA-CAOP-23-001 07/16/2026
National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage)
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SEC_ID: NSMFHP-26-INFRA 07/15/2026
INFRA Grants
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SEC_ID: FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR 08/25/2026
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program
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SEC_ID: TREAS-GRANTS-052027-001 07/06/2026
2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)
Award $26,000,000
2027 LITC Grant Application Period announcement More information may be found on the Taxpayer Advocate Website at https://www.taxp...
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SEC_ID: FR-FSP-26-002 07/07/2026
FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project
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SEC_ID: FHWA-NSFT-24-001 07/16/2026
Fiscal Years 2024 Through 2026 Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Competitive Grant Program
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SEC_ID: CDFI-2026-BEA 07/24/2026
FY 2026 Bank Enterprise Award Program Application
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SEC_ID: FHWA-ATTI-26-001 07/27/2026
FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)
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SEC_ID: FHWA-CHBP-26-001 07/27/2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP)
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SEC_ID: CDFI-2026-SDL 07/23/2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program
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SEC_ID: TRIBALSAFETY-OSTR24 08/28/2026
Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program
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SEC_ID: LAWPOLICY-OSTR24 08/28/2026
Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development
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DOT Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for DOT grants?
DOT grants primarily go to state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, port authorities, and tribal governments. Some programs like SBIR are open to small businesses developing transportation technology.
What is the RAISE grant program and how competitive is it?
RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) is DOT's flagship competitive multimodal infrastructure grant, funding roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, and multi-use trails. Annual appropriations are typically $1–1.5 billion with thousands of applications received. Awards range from $1 million to $25 million for most projects. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities. Projects must demonstrate merit in safety, equity, climate, and economic competitiveness.
How does the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) fund public transit?
FTA distributes over $14 billion annually through formula grants (Urbanized Area Formula, Rural Area Formula) and competitive capital investment grants. The Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program funds new and expanded heavy rail, light rail, streetcar, and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects. FTA also funds transit research, workforce development, and zero-emission bus programs. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) program federal transportation dollars through the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for their regions.
DOT Intelligence Briefings
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