111 California Transportation Grants

111 Transportation Grants for California

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

Filter this list of transportation grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for public transit, EV infrastructure, or road safety projects. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for transportation access and road-safety projects.

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Showing 1–50 of 111 grants

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
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Grants to California Agencies and Tribes for Pavement Projects Using Recycled Materials

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to California local and state governmental agencies and tribal organizations for pavement projects using recycled materials. Funding is intended to produce public access roads, bike trails, and pedestrian pathways while at the same time encouraging recyclin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175626

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

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 USA, Canada, and International PhD Students to Improve the Quality of Life in Low-In...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students for research studies to improve the quality of life for individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Particular emphasis is placed on research based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include climate change...

GrantWatch ID#: 230035

Grants to USA Transportation Authorities for Construction Project Technology Initiatives

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico transportation authorities for construction project technology initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for implementing new technologies in construction projects. The goal of this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232186

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

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231645

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Promote the Use of Low-Emission Vehicles

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribal entities to promote low-emission vehicles. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase or lease of buses that use low- or no-emission propuls...

GrantWatch ID#: 231646

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

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

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

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for R&D to Make Buses Safer

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreement to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and public transportation providers for research and development to make buses safer and more accessible. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

GrantWatch ID#: 217890

Grants to USA State Agencies to Address Road Safety for Commercial Motor Vehicles

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA state and territory government agencies for programs to address road safety for commercial motor vehicles. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of grant programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 157815

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
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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

Rebates to California Fleet Operators to Deploy Zero-Emissions Vehicles in the Region

Deadline: 10/05/26

Rebates to California fleet operators and owners in eligible counties for initiatives to deploy zero-emissions vehicles in the region. Funding is intended to support the purchase, conversion, and deployment of electric battery vehicles. The goal of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225628

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

Deadline: 10/06/26

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
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Grants to California County and City Agencies to Ensure Proper Disposal of Waste Tires

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to California county and city agencies for programs to ensure the proper disposal of waste tires. Eligible agencies must work with a managing entity to implement and oversee the program. Funding is intended for education, enforcement, and inspections. Based...

GrantWatch ID#: 151818

Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments for Sustainable Modes of Transportation

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments for projects to develop sustainable modes of transportation. The purpose of funding is to help achieve the state's goals for reducing carbon emissions. Grants are available for local and regional proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 147231

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

Grants to USA States, Agencies, and Tribes for Ground Transportation Improvements

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA states, governments, tribes, and land management agencies for ground transportation improvements. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen transportation systems to make them more resili...

GrantWatch ID#: 208808

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

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Motorcycle Driving Research

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization to conduct research on the impacts of motorcycle driving habits. Funding is intended for studying the safety impacts of lane filtering. Project objectives include identifying literary resources on the topic, ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 232576

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity to Research Small Vehicle Usage Perspectives

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization to research perspectives on small transportation vehicles. Funding is intended for gathering viewpoints of users of micromobility devices and researching how different safety regulations affect safety outcomes....

GrantWatch ID#: 232578

Awards to California Individuals for Social Impact Innovations

Deadline: 10/16/26

Awards of up to $40,000 to California individuals to recognize creative solutions that benefit communities. The awards are intended to honor emerging, young social innovators who have developed original approaches to addressing community challenges within a wide r...

GrantWatch ID#: 211336

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: 09/09/26

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
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Grants to California Entities for Research Projects Related to Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to California public and private entities for research and development projects related to electric vehicles. Funding is intended to support projects that increase knowledge and understanding of non-driving electric vehicle (EV) efficiency, its associated i...

GrantWatch ID#: 232598

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Boating Safety Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 10/07/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and IHEs for boating safety educational programs. Funding is intended to support programs that provide training and education that will improve public understanding of boating laws, water and weather co...

GrantWatch ID#: 187227

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes to Increase the EV Sector Workf...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, Tribes, and workforce development boards to increase the state's workforce in the electric vehicle sector. Funding is intended for training programs to expand the expertise of technicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231924

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 and Canada PhD Students for Travel to Conduct Research in or Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada PhD students and contingent faculty to offset the cost of travel to China to undertake research there or to travel to any other destination in order to conduct research related to China. Eligible research also includes studies re...

GrantWatch ID#: 217466

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Physical Disabilities for Athletic A...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with physical disabilities to offset the costs of participating in athletic activities. Funding is intended to assist with training costs, competition fees, and travel expenses. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228771

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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Women for Aerospace and Space Sciences Studies

Deadline: 11/15/26

Fellowships of $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International women for costs associated with pursuing a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in the fields of aerospace engineering and space sciences. Funding may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-gradua...

GrantWatch ID#: 160895

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

Deadline: 11/15/26

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

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Navy Communicat...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230253

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

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

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 Theater Writers for Essential Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants of $500 to USA theater writers for essential living expenses. Funding is intended for financial support to offset the costs of transportation, utilities, medication, groceries, mental health care, dependent care, accessibility support, holistic health care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206635

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Studies on Their Professions and...

Deadline: 01/03/27 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals from a range of professional backgrounds to study the ethics of their profession in relation to the Holocaust. Eligible participants are involved in the following careers: business, law, design and technolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210854
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Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to California Commercial Fishing Vessel Owners for Boat Safety Equipment

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to California owners of commercial fishing vessels based in eligible locations for the purchase of safety equipment. Funding is intended to provide financial reimbursements for life rafts and other boat safety items. Eligible fishing vessels are those with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177521

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for the Preservation of Sound Recordings

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to conduct research projects in the subject area of recorded sound. Projects can include a wide variety of topics under the umbrella of audio recording. Funding is intended for clerical, editoria...

GrantWatch ID#: 182852

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects in the Fields of Arts and the Environment

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180489
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