114 California Grants for Transportation

114 Transportation Grants for California

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.

See foundations that have given grants for Transportation

Recipient type
State / Region
Nationwide / International
Grant category
Funding source type
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Local and State Agencies and Port Authorities to Increase Port Security

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA government agencies and port authorities to increase port security. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to protect critical port infrastructure from terrorism, enhance maritime domain awareness, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 154870
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Private Transportation Operators for Security Projects

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA private transportation operators to protect surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and increase the resilience of transit infrastructure. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230505
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Public Transit Agencies to Improve Security of Transportation Systems

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA eligible public transit agencies for activities that improve the security of public transportation systems and passengers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230663
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Businesses and Attractions in Multiple States for Growth and Development

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA businesses and attractions in multiple states for preservation and economic development. Funding is intended for helping new businesses and attractions to open, and assisting existing businesses and attractions to stay in operation. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 230312

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools for Capital Projects that Benefit Vulnerable Popul...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and schools for capital projects that benefit vulnerable populations in eligible regions. Priority projects and services are related to technology, building enhancements, equipment, and transportation. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158086

Grants to California Agencies and Individuals for Projects that Reduce Vehicle Emissions

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California public and private agencies, and individuals in eligible counties for projects that help to decrease emissions from motor vehicles. Funding is intended for projects that reduce pollution from vehicles, including vehicle electrification, adapti...

GrantWatch ID#: 143977

Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 08/04/26

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 Hawaii and California Organizations and Medical Facilities for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to Hawaii and California nonprofit organizations, schools, and medical facilities in eligible regions for capital projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support building construction and renovation, equipment and furnishings, buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197654

Opportunity for USA Teams to Develop Robotics Technology Projects to Improve Transportation

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for USA teams associated with research institutions, IHEs, government agencies, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and others to develop robotics technology projects to improve transportation. Applicants must submit an intake form prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230558

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

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Light Rail S...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231356

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 California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Reduce Boat Sewage Discharge

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies to reduce the amount of sewage emitted from boats in coastal waterways in eligible regions. Funding is intended for outreach activities, programs to inform boaters about correct wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 153717
Pending
Details

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Faith-Based Organization to Assist Individuals Ret...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organizations or faith-based organizations to provide assistance to individuals returning from a foreign country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 171718

Grants to California Nonprofits and CBOs to Promote the Adoption of Electric Vehicle Use

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to California nonprofit and community-based organizations to promote the adoption of electric vehicle use. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to provide consumer education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229322

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Rail Safety

Deadline: 08/18/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research rail safety. The goal of the contract is to analyze the long-term operational impact and actual safety benefit of positive train control. The objective of this research is to documen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231359

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International High School Teacher or Counselor to Attend a Conferen...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grant of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International teacher, counselor, or educator who instructs high school students to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 164647

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research

Deadline: 08/20/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit costs for families. Research should develop guidance and means for transit agencies throughout the country to promote, plan, administer, implement, evaluate, and sustain fami...

GrantWatch ID#: 231354

Grants to USA Tribes and Native Communities to Improve Rural Public Transportation

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 209331

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Institute, or Consultant to Research Student Transit

Deadline: 08/25/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit fare initiatives for students. The contractor will investigate fare costs for high school and postsecondary students with the goal of determining which student fare programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231360

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate Students to Attend Science Conferences

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International full-time third-year undergraduate students to attend science conferences. The purpose of the grant is to encourage science majors to pursue careers in cancer research. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225832

Agreement to a USA IHE Consortium for Research on Transportation Safety for Tribal Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE partnering with a consortium of academic, tribal, and community entities to conduct research on transportation safety improvements for Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230896

Grants to California LEAs and Transportation Providers for Electric School Bus Chargers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California qualifying local educational agencies and transportation service providers for projects to install new electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses serving K-12 students. Funds may be used for grid-connected chargers, pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 229781

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Public Safety

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research public safety on public transit systems. The contractor will investigate the methods that public transit systems are using to improve safety, especially collaboration with law enfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231352

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Public Transit for Seniors

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research public transit for seniors. The contractor will investigate the problems experienced by elderly residents as they use public transportation and how providers can improve the experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 231357

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Improvements to Transit Systems

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research improvements to transit systems. The contractor will investigate a wide range of improvements that have been made to transit systems to evaluate their long-term effectiveness. The ob...

GrantWatch ID#: 231358

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

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/02/26

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
Upcoming

Grants to California Individuals, For-Profits, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Replace Equipment

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California individuals, for-profits, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replace a wide range of equipment in eligible areas. Eligible categories include on- and off- road vehicles, infrastructure, marine vessels, schools buses, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223002

Contract to a California Researcher to Investigate the Environmental Impact of Warehouses

Deadline: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Contract for services to a California researcher associated with an IHE to investigate the impact of warehouses on the environment. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The goal of the funding is to research the patterns of truck activity and o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231014

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
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Priority is given to activities providing greater access to people who are underserved and economically disadvantaged. Eligible organizations are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526
Pending
Details

Fellowships to USA and Canada Educators and Leaders for Professional Development in Jewish Edu...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada educators and leaders to increase their teaching effectiveness and improve their leadership abilities. Participants will benefit from individualized mentoring and will be encouraged to share their knowledge with each other as they att...

GrantWatch ID#: 211777

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Improve Navy Electrical Systems

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and research institutions to improve Navy electrical systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230254

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop High-Spe...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs for preliminary studies on developing high-speed weapons systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230252
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Homeless Women in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and agencies to address the needs of women experiencing homelessness in eligible regions. Funds may be requested for urgent assistance as well as for creative ideas to expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 175422

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

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Attend a Professional Conference

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 California Private Entities and Tribal Organizations for EV Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California private entities and tribal organizations for projects addressing electric vehicle infrastructure. Applicants must submit a proposal to design, install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations that will be available to the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 227561

Fellowships to USA Post-Graduate Students for Scientific Research

Deadline: 10/27/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Fellowships to USA post-graduate students to carry out scientific research in a laboratory. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to robotics, chemistry, computing, electronics, agriculture, transportation, and water. The project or company must s...

GrantWatch ID#: 199295

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Postdocs for Neuroscience Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows for professional development activities within the field of neuroscience. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attendance, course fees, accommodation, and travel to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 220844

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

Grants to California City, County, and Tribal Governments to Improve State Roadways

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to California city, county, and tribal governments for projects to improve roadways throughout the state. Funding is intended to address specific safety issues with the intent of decreasing injuries and fatalities on local roads. Eligible project categories...

GrantWatch ID#: 204645

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for Historical Markers of Transp...

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state, local, and federal government entities for the installation of historical markers of transportation sites. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195545

Awards to USA and Canada Doctoral Students for Research and Writing on Architecture and Society

Deadline: 11/15/26

An award of up to $20,000 and an award of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architecture, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 159992

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Produce Books

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce books. Artists will receive access to the funding source's studios for production, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. During the residency, artists will be expected to produce their own b...

GrantWatch ID#: 190631