The links on this page are to funding programs which are not administered by East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG). Rather, these are programs operated by our state and federal partners. These programs cover a range of transportation activities and include a range of eligibility criteria. Please review the specific parameters of the programs with the administering agencies to determine if your project is eligible.
Active Solicitations
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) – Due June 17, 2024
Congestion Relief Program Grants – Due April 22, 2024
Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program – Due June 10, 2024
National Infrastructure Project Assistsance Grant Program (MEGA) – Due May 6, 2024
Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Program (INFRA) – Due May 6, 2024
Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (RURAL) – Due May 6, 2024
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) – Due May 28, 2024
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Low or No Emission Program – Due April 25, 2025
Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Community Planning Grant Program
Event Sponsorship Grant Program
Park & Trail Grant, Community Planning Grant, and Event Sponsorship Grant
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program – Due May 9, 2024
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP) – Ongoing
Cost Share Program – Ongoing
Freight Enhancement Program – Due May 17, 2024
Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation (MTFC) – This is an ongoing loan program for
transportation projects available to local public agencies
US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Funding – Due May 28, 2024
Innovative Finance and Asset Concessions Grant Program – Due May 10, 2024
Port Infrastructure Development Program – Due May 10, 2024
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) – Due April 4, 2024
US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Clean Ports Program – Climate & Air Quality Planning – Due May 28, 2024
Clean Ports Program – Zero-Emission Technology Development – Due May 28, 2024
All Outside Funding Sources
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program
Accelerating Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Deployment
Congestion Relief Program Grants
Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program
Large Bridge Project Grant
Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program
National Infrastructure Project Assistsance Grant Program (MEGA)
Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Program (INFRA)
Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (RURAL)
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI)
Federal Transit Administration
Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Grants
Low or No Emission Program
Transit-Oriented Development Planning Program
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Clean Vessel Act Program
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Other Non-transportation IDNR Grants
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
Electric School Bus Funding
Volkswagen Trust Funds
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Economic Development Program (EDP)
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Illinois Competitive Freight Program
Illinois Port Facilities Capital Investment Grant Program
Illinois Special Bridge Program
Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
Rail Freight Loan Program
Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Statewide Planning & Research Funds
Truck Access Route Program (TARP)
Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Community Planning Grant Program
Event Sponsorship Grant Program
Park & Trail Grant, Community Planning Grant, and Event Sponsorship Grant
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR)
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Volkswagen Trust Funds
Other Non-transportation MoDNR Grants
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP)
Cost Share Program
Freight Enhancement Program
Governor’s Cost Share Program
Highway Safety Grants
Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation (MTFC) – This is an ongoing loan program
for transportation projects available to local public agencies
Statewide Transportation Assistance Revolving Fund (STAR)
Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP)
Volkswagen Trust – Diesel Fleets
US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Funding
Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)
Bridge Investment Program
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program
Federal Lands Highway (FLH)
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants
Illinois Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)
Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA))
Innovative Finance and Asset Concessions Grant Program
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: Ride and Drive Electric
Missouri Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)
National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA)
Port Infrastructure Development Program
Private Activity Bonds (PABs)
Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program
Railroad Crossing Elimination Program
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainabilitiy and Equity (RAISE – formerly BUILD/ TIGER)
Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program
Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants
Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (RURAL)
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program
Thriving Communities Program – Assistance and Support
Thriving Communities Program – Capacity Builders
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA)
Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP)
US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Clean Diesel Program
Clean Diesel Program – Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)
Clean Diesel Program – School Bus Rebates
EPA 2023 Clean Bus Grant
Clean Ports Program – Climate & Air Quality Planning
Clean Ports Program – Zero-Emission Technology Development
EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program
USEPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grant