Visit the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Discretionary Grants Dashboard to view an overview of discretionary grant opportunities that can help meet transportation infrastructure needs, or access the USDOT Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) calendar. The full list of USDOT technical assistance resources may also be accessed at USDOT Search Technical Assistance Resources.
Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants
Applying for the Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is now open. The 12-month grants fund organizations in the U.S. that are working on innovative and promising approaches for implementing evidence-based strategies. Applications are due by 8:55 pm PT on January 17, 2025, and awards will be announced in March 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the Community Traffic Safety Grants website to view the work of current and past grantees. Contact Road To Zero for assistance.
PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has posted the Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2026 NOFO for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program, a competitive grant program created by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to help make surface transportation more resilient to natural hazards, including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. The FY 2024-2025 application period opened on October 25, 2024, and application deadline is February 24, 2025. Visit the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program Website to find recordings and slides from webinars FHWA hosted in November 2024 on the PROTECT grant opportunity.
USDOT Navigator Grant Application Resources
- Understanding Non-Federal Match Requirements
- Grant Application Checklist for a Strong Transportation Workforce and Labor Plan
- Checklist for a Strong Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience Grant Application
- Federal Tools to Determine Disadvantaged Community Status
- What Is a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA)?
- Use of DOT Funds for Public Involvement
In preparing an application for any of the above programs, be sure to read the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity and related program materials to ensure your project and organization are eligible and meet other program/application requirements. General information to help prepare for USDOT applications can also be found on the USDOT Navigator, including the Discretionary Grant Preparation Checklist for Prospective Applicants.