Apply for Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) Grants

This is your one-stop shop for information about grant programs and resources funded by the federal ​​Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Overview

Signed into law on November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) represents a transformative investment in our nation's infrastructure, economic competitiveness, and communities. Under the IIJA, PennDOT will receive over $4 billion in additional highway and bridge funds over five years—enabling  historic  improvements to Pennsylvania's transportation system. 

PennDOT created this web page to help partner organizations throughout the Commonwealth find a one-stop shop for information regarding the many new competitive grant programs and resources available through IIJA. Our goal is to help local partners succeed by helping them identify and apply for the right programs. 

Current Grants

The program provides competitive grants to improve roadway safety by significantly reducing and eventually eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The program focuses on the development of a comprehensive safety action plan and its implementation for all users of our highways, streets, and roadways, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, motorists, personal conveyance and micromobility users, emergency vehicles, and commercial vehicle operators. The program provides funding to develop tools to strengthen a community’s approach to roadway safety and save lives.

Learn more in the SS4A grant alert (PDF). 

Contact

Do you have questions about current grants or IIJA-related info?

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Resources

Links and helpful information foridentifying and applying for various types of federal grants:

Federal Grant Guide for Local Applicants (PDF)​ Updated November 2025

A guide created to provide overall direction and consistency for high-quality, competitive IIJA grant proposals, defining key steps and relevant roles and responsibilities in the grant development process. 

USDOT: DOT Navigator Site

The USDOT Navigator web page is a resource that spotlights technical assistance and explains how to apply for grants, plan for, and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

USDOT: Federal Transportation Funding: Competitive Grant Preparation Checklist for Prospective Applicants

The Federal Transportation Funding Competitive Grant Preparation Checklist helps prospective applicants understand key steps—from coordination and funding readiness to federal requirements—to strategically position their projects for successful DOT grant opportunities.

PennDOT Planning Resources

A valuable planning, business intelligence, analytics, and technical resource highlighting PennDOT's various planning tools, resources, and partners.

Talk PA Transportation

Educate. Update. Engage. The State Transportation Commission and the Transportation Advisory Committee partner with PennDOT to help you understand and get involved in the transportation planning and programming process through this great resource.