U.S. Department of Transportation
26 federal programs administered by U.S. Department of Transportation, sourced directly from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
Transportation infrastructure, safety, planning, and transit programs for states and localities.
Portfolio overview. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) currently administers 26 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. The portfolio concentrates in Transportation (26 programs). Each listing on this page links through to the full CFDA program detail — funding range, eligibility categories, current funding opportunities on Grants.gov, and the authorizing legislation.
Funding scale. SAM.gov publishes funding range data for 26 of 26 DOT programs. The largest award ceiling in this portfolio is $1.0 billion, and the median listed ceiling is $50.0 million. Assistance Listings funding ranges represent the envelope across all awards, not the amount any single applicant can expect — individual awards depend on appropriations, the scope of the proposed project, and the evaluation score. Always cross-check against the current NOFO for the figure that matters to your application.
Who applies. Across the 26 DOT programs, the most frequently listed eligibility categories are state local gov (25 programs), nonprofit (4 programs), for profit small business (1 program). Every applicant, regardless of entity type, must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) before submitting on Grants.gov. Nonprofits need current IRS 501(c)(3) determination; state and local governments typically need a designated authorizing official; tribal organizations apply under set-aside provisions; educational institutions frequently need institutional pre-award offices to handle the submission. First-time applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for SAM.gov registration to validate before a deadline.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance — CFDA) U.S. Department of Transportation federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.
Grant Programs (26)
Airport Improvement Program
Grants to public-use airports for capital improvements to enhance safety, capacity, and security.
Up to $100M
Assistance for Local Transportation Systems
Grants for transportation planning, development, and technical assistance in smaller communities.
Up to $3M
Assistance to Small Shipyards
Grants to qualified small shipyards for capital improvements, environmental remediation, and workforce training.
Up to $5M
Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants
Formula grants to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and bus-related equipment and facilities.
Up to $50M
Capital Assistance for Innovative Mobility
Grants for innovative mobility projects using new technology to improve transportation services.
Up to $10M
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Formula grants for transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities including paratransit.
Up to $5M
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors in Rural Areas
Grants to enhance transportation options for seniors in rural areas to access medical and other services.
Up to $3M
Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants
Capital grants for new fixed guideway transit systems, extensions, and improvements to existing systems.
Up to $1000M
Federal Transit Formula Grants
Formula grants to urbanized areas for public transportation capital projects and operating assistance.
Up to $100M
Formula Grants for Rural Areas (Rural Transit)
Formula grants to states for transit in rural areas including operations, capital, and planning.
Up to $10M
High-Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service
Capital grants to develop, improve, and implement high-speed rail corridors and intercity rail services.
Up to $1000M
Highway Planning and Construction
Formula grants to states for highway construction, planning, and research under the Federal-Aid Highway Program.
Up to $500M
Highway Safety Improvement Program
Formula grants for safety improvements on all public roads to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Up to $100M
Integrated Mobility Innovation
Grants for innovative mobility research and demonstration projects improving public transportation.
Up to $5M
Job Access and Reverse Commute
Grants to improve access to employment for low-income workers through transit and ridesharing connections.
Up to $5M
National Priority Safety Programs
Incentive grants to states implementing effective programs to reduce drunk driving and other traffic safety issues.
Up to $10M
Public Transportation Emergency Relief
Emergency assistance for public transportation systems damaged by disasters and emergencies.
Up to $100M
Rail Capital Assistance
Capital grants for intercity passenger rail improvements, new routes, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
Up to $500M
Railroad Crossing Elimination Program
Grants to eliminate hazardous highway-rail grade crossings to improve safety for communities.
Up to $100M
RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity)
Competitive grants for surface transportation infrastructure of local and regional significance.
Up to $25M
State and Community Highway Safety
Formula grants to states for highway safety programs addressing traffic safety laws, enforcement, and education.
Up to $20M
State of Good Repair Grants
Capital grants to maintain transit systems in a state of good repair to improve safety and reliability.
Up to $50M
Transportation Alternatives Program
Funds for non-motorized transportation projects including bike lanes, pedestrian paths, and safe routes to school.
Up to $5M
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA)
Credit assistance for major transportation infrastructure investments of national or regional significance.
Up to $1000M
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER)
Competitive grants for transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact.
Up to $50M
Transportation Planning
Grants supporting comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing transportation planning in urban areas.
Up to $5M
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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