China Part 213 Order Amendment

U.S. Department of Transportation Further Modifies June 3 Order Regarding Chinese Carriers

Since March, Chinese government policy had blocked U.S. air carriers from resuming passenger service between the United States and China. Chinese air carriers continued to fly between the two countries. The United States responded with an order, effective June 16th, that would limit Chinese air...

Federal Government to Distribute Nearly 100 Million Cloth Facial Coverings for Transportation Passengers

WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal government announced nearly 100 million cloth facial coverings will be sent to the aviation, transit, and passenger rail transportation sectors for passenger use. Approximately 86.8 million coverings will be distributed to airports, and 9.6 million coverings will...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Over $3 Million for Roadway Safety Tools

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced nearly $3.3 million in cooperative funding agreements through the Safety Data Initiative to state, local, and tribal governments to develop and deploy innovative data tools and information to improve roadway safety....

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

A person applying for a grant opportunity, either as an individual applicant submitting on their own behalf or as an organizational applicant submitting applications on behalf of an organization, such as a state...

Maximizing Award Success: Navigating Federal Grant Applications

All federal competitive grant opportunities must be posted through Grants.gov. Get tips and guidance on How to Navigate Grants.gov to Submit Applications.

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Project Spotlights

The following examples highlight how USDOT discretionary grants are being used to improve transportation infrastructure and expand access for rural communities across the country. 

FRA’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces Historic Rule on Tribal Transportation Self-Governance

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today published a final rule to establish the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program at DOT. This new program will provide a flexible, effective framework for the Federal government and Indian tribes (Tribes) to work collaboratively...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Key Grant Programs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving vehicles used for commerce, including large trucks and buses. FMCSA supports programs and grants that improve commercial vehicle and driver safety, safety...

Federal Railroad Administration: Key Grant Programs

The Federal Railroad Administration monitors railroad compliance with federally mandated safety standards including track maintenance, inspection standards, and operating practices to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods for a stronger...