Fuel Your Fleet with Grants for Transit Expansion

From bustling seaports to small-town bus routes, transit expansion is powering economic growth across the nation! As cities and communities work to improve infrastructure and accessibility, grants for transportation and travel are playing a critical role in getting these projects off the ground.

To support this movement, GrantWatch is spotlighting a selection of current grants focused on transit expansion and travel initiatives. Whether you’re upgrading public transit, enhancing port infrastructure, or expanding rural mobility, funding is available to help your project take off. GrantWatch currently lists over 500 active opportunities in its Transportation category, connecting nonprofits, municipalities, and agencies with the resources they need to keep people and goods moving.

Grants for Transit Expansion!

Freight Services and Equipment to Reduce Transportation Costs

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to nonprofits, agencies, schools, and IHEs. This program provides participants with the opportunity to reduce or eliminate transportation expenses.

Grants to Increase the Use of Electric Vehicles

Grants to municipalities, schools, and institutions of higher education to improve air quality through the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended for the purchase of battery-powered vehicles and charging stations. 

Grants for Fleet Management Hardware/Software

Up to $10,000 to businesses for technological implementation and upgrades. Eligible programs include cybersecurity, website development, software development, hardware integration, and broadband. Funds may be used to cover expenses for hardware and software fleet management.

Incentive to Replace Diesel Vehicles with Zero-Emission Alternatives

Incentives to truck or bus manufacturers and dealerships to replace existing diesel trucks and buses with zero-emission alternatives. Awardees receive a discount on the purchase of electric vehicles to make them an affordable alternative to replacing aging diesel vehicles.

Grants to Install and Use Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Grants to nonprofits, businesses, schools, and tribes to install and use electric vehicle charging stations. The purpose of the program is to support infrastructure to transition fleet vehicles from fossil fuels to electric alternatives.

Convert School Bus Fleets to Zero-Emission Vehicles

Vouchers to public school districts and transportation contractors to encourage the conversion of existing school bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles. The program will provide vouchers for both vehicles and charging stations.

Fleet Owners to Adopt Vehicle Electrification

In-kind support to commercial, nonprofit, and municipal fleet owners to adopt vehicle electrification measures. The purpose is to analyze each fleet and to help choose the most appropriate electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and maintenance procedures.

Port Authorities and Districts to Improve Port Transportation

Grants to port authorities, government agencies, tribes, public agencies, and special purpose districts to improve port transportation. The purpose of the program is to expand transit facilities to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal port connections.

Tax Credits for the Purchase of Hybrid and All-Electric Vehicles

Tax credits of up to $7,500 to individuals and businesses for the purchase of plug-in hybrid, fuel-cell electric and all-cell electric cars, light trucks, and other qualifying passenger vehicles. Credits will be available for eligible new and pre-owned vehicles.

Ready to put your project in motion?

Explore Transportation and travel grants today on GrantWatch and drive progress in your community.

About GrantWatch

Libby Hikind, author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, founded GrantWatch.com, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it lists grants for nonprofits, grants for small businesses, grants for government agencies, and grants for Individuals.

GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the AI Grant Writing Tool, AI Grant Searching Tool, and My Grant Calendar, making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to MemberPlus+ for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly GrantTalk podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.

Libby is also the author of several children’s books and companion coloring books, available at libbyhikind.com.