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Grants

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How to Navigate Grants.gov to Submit Applications

All Federal grant opportunities must be posted through Grants.gov. There, you can find all currently open opportunities from USDOT. In order to apply for a grant through Grants.gov, you must register. It is highly recommended that applicants start the registration process as early as possible.

Understanding Non-Federal Match Requirements

Most DOT grant programs involve sharing project costs. Matching or “cost sharing” means that a portion of the project’s cost is not paid by Federal funds. Numerous DOT funding opportunities provide flexibility in cost sharing requirements for rural, Tribal, and disadvantaged communities. Learn more...

Overview of Funding and Financing at USDOT

What money is available?

Federal investment can be drawn from several sources. Congress appropriates funding to USDOT and authorizes transportation programs based on national priorities.

DOT and its operating administrations provide funding for these programs to invest in...

Grant Application Resources

These checklists and information can help you prepare and apply for federal grants and maximize your chances of award success.

SS4A Self-Certification Eligibility Worksheet

This document provides a fillable version of the Self-Certification Eligibility Worksheet from the SS4A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 

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SS4A Application Decision Flow Chart

This resource can help you decide which Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to apply for: an Action Plan Grant or an Implementation Grant.