101 Illinois Grants for Transportation

101 Transportation Grants for Illinois

Discover grants for transportation, road infrastructure, traffic safety, and transit-related projects. Funding supports public transportation, low-emission vehicles (EVs), railways, aviation, bicycle pathways, patient transport, and community transit initiatives.

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Grants to Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureaus to Increase the Appeal for Travelers

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to Illinois convention and visitors bureaus to increase the appeal for travelers in eligible regions. Applicants must prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for expenses including the construction and creation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216563
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Grants to USA Agencies and Urban Planning Groups to Improve and Protect Bridges

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Attend a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to attend a literary conference. The award is intended for a folklorist who works in public programming to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of meeting registration, lodging, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 222522
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Participate in a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to participate in a literary conference. Funding is intended for a folklorist whose work revolves around women's issues. The award will offset costs related to conference registration, transportation, lodging, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222577

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and For-Profits to Improve Commercial Licensing

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to USA state and local agencies and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to improve licensing procedures for certain categories of drivers. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce crashes and traffic fatali...

GrantWatch ID#: 201612

Grants to USA Entities for Commercial Driver Safety Training Programs

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to USA agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and educational institutions for programs to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities through safety training for operators of commercial vehicles. Applicants are advised that required registrations ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 201614

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects to Improve Traffic Safety

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and local, state, and tribal governments for enforcement projects to improve traffic safety for eligible types of vehicles. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201626

Grants to USA State Governments to Implement Technology Systems to Improve CMV Operations

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments for projects to develop and implement technology systems in the commercial transportation industry that will improve safety and productivity. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 201627

Grants to USA Entities for Workforce Development Programs to Benefit the Aviation Industry

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, secondary schools, government agencies, and labor organizations for workforce development programs to benefit the aviation industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203250

Grants to USA Flight Schools, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop the Aviation Workforce

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA and territories flight schools, government agencies, IHEs, and secondary schools for programs to develop the workforce within the aviation industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 203260

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Provide Services for Crime Victims

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to provide services to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase both the quality an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222838

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Programs to Improve Traffic Safety

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Illinois state government agencies for programs that reduce and prevent death and injuries related to road accidents. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of highway safety training, prevention, public awareness, and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 183129

Grants to Illinois Agencies to Improve Traffic Data Systems

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Illinois government agencies for activities that improve statewide traffic data systems. Funding is intended for projects to collect, manage, and analyze data related to traffic records. The purpose of the funding is to support activities that address ob...

GrantWatch ID#: 191695

Grants to Illinois Agencies to Prevent Discrimination

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Illinois government and law enforcement agencies for activities to identify racial discrimination in traffic stops. Funding is intended to maintain and permit inspection of statistical information on the race and ethnicity of a driver for all motor vehic...

GrantWatch ID#: 195732

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Highway Safety

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Illinois state law enforcement agencies for activities that advance highway safety. Funding is intended to support enforcement-related projects and programs within the focus areas of impaired driving, occupant protection, pedestrian safety, distracted dr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196066

Grants to USA State and Local Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local governments for community infrastructure projects that benefit the military. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects related to sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 196514

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local seniors. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible projects may include operating and providing equipment for senior citizen centers, offering transportat...

GrantWatch ID#: 138155

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Safe and Sustainable Access to Public Lands

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grants to USA Entities to Improve Public Transportation in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 200982

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA nonprofit Research Institutions and Ihes for Research...

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit research institutions, colleges, and universities for research projects related to civil aviation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219323

Grants to USA Local and State Agencies for Capital Improvements to Railway Systems

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA qualifying local governmental authorities and states for capital projects to improve railway transportation. Applicants are advised that registrations required prior to applying may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to moderni...

GrantWatch ID#: 211454

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Science Students to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students for assistance to attend a conference on offensive technologies. Funding is intended to support registration fees, and to assist with travel and accommodation expenses. Grants will enable full-time...

GrantWatch ID#: 214825

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Science Students to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students for assistance to attend a conference on computer security. Funding is intended to support registration fees, and to assist with expenses for travel and accommodations. Grants will enable full-tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 221480

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer practitioners and scientists for assistance to attend a conference on computer security. Funding is intended for individuals from industry or academia who face barriers to attending the three-day symposium, which w...

GrantWatch ID#: 221481

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists for Conference Attendance

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer practitioners and scientists for assistance to attend a conference on offensive technologies. Funding is intended for individuals from industry or academia who face barriers to attending the event, which will take ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221484

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Science Students for Conference Support

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students for assistance to attend a conference on vehicle security. Funding is intended to support travel and hotel expenses, and grant recipients will be awarded free registration. Grants will enable full-...

GrantWatch ID#: 221485

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists for Conference Support

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer practitioners and scientists for assistance to attend a conference on vehicle security. Funding is intended for individuals from industry or academia who face barriers to attending the event, which will take place...

GrantWatch ID#: 221486

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Research Projects Addressing Transportation

Deadline: 07/07/26 Conference Date: 06/10/26

Grants to USA small businesses for the research and development of projects addressing transportation issues. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that have commercialization potential with direct relevance to...

GrantWatch ID#: 229715

Grants to Illinois Entities for Programs that Promote Road Safety

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Illinois agencies, IHEs, individuals, businesses, and other organizations for programs that promote road safety. Funding is intended to support the development of regional resource centers that provide programming, training, and education to support safe...

GrantWatch ID#: 194462

Fellowship to a USA Filmmaker to Complete a Work in Progress

Deadline: 07/16/26

Fellowship to a USA filmmaker to complete a work in progress. In addition to a cash award, the fellow will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, story and editing consultation, and coverage of travel, lodging, and admittance fees for the funding source's a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222419

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHE's, and public bodies for economic development activities in eligible regions. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 183483

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve Healthcare in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/03/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve healthcare in eligible areas. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that address long-term impact and immediate health needs in the community. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218601
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Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 08/04/26 Conference Date: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Grants to USA Young Adults to Mitigate the Adverse Financial Effects of Cancer Treatments

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA young adults to mitigate the adverse financial effects of their cancer experiences. Funding is intended for housing expenses, car payments, education expenses, fertility storage fees, and cosmetic, dental, and reconstructive treatments needed as a re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215226

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 08/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Infrastructure Development

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, faith-based groups, unions, CBOs, IHEs, trade schools, and Tribes in multiple states for local infrastructure development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to focus on transportation, flood control, and basic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214019

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Related to US Politics

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research address...

GrantWatch ID#: 216276
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Programs Serving Wo...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for activities to address the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs in the areas of food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165266
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Grants to Illinois Local Government Agencies to Enhance Statewide Boating Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies to improve access to public boating areas across the state. Funding is intended for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and expansion of public boat and canoe access areas on lakes and rivers statewide. Grants ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197251
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Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Initiatives to Benefit Eld...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for initiatives to benefit elderly residents. Projects should address one of the priority areas: transportation, health navigation, and safety. Applicants must serve seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 227998

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Qualifying Psychologist to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or early-career psychologist affiliated with a qualifying institution or government agency to conduct research studies in the field of trauma. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 206629
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Attend a Professional Conference Supporti...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to attend the funding source's professional conference supporting instruction in college-level writing. Funding is intended to encourage the professional development of first-time presenters from historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 192544

Grants to USA Research Teams for Research on Vehicle-Related Air Pollution

Deadline: 10/13/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to USA research teams to conduct research on vehicle-related air pollution and its impact on human health. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research related to emissions, air qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229397

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Juvenile Myositis

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects related to juvenile myositis. Funding is intended to advance research to improve medical treatment and work towards a cure f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195403
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for the Beautification of Public Spaces in Eligible Comm...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for beautification and public greening projects in eligible communities. Funded projects will enhance the natural environment through landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral display...

GrantWatch ID#: 167091

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Historical Research Related to Ariz...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research related to government, history, arts, and legal and public policy related to Arizona, the West, and northern Mexico. Funding is intended to offset the costs of travel, living expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172376