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

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), most commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), providing investment in our nation's infrastructure, competitiveness, and communities. Through the act, PennDOT will receive over $4 billion in additional highway and bridge funds over five years. We're also getting grant funding from the BIL, which will help make historic investments in 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 discretionary grant programs and resources available through BIL. Our goal is to help local partners succeed by helping them identify and apply for the right programs. 

Current Grants

There are currently no grants open for application. Click below to view past grant information. 

The program provides competitive grants to support planning, infrastructure, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, personal conveyance, micro-mobility users, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. The program provides funding to develop the tools to help strengthen a community’s approach to roadway safety and save lives and is designed to meet the needs of diverse local, Tribal, and regional communities that differ dramatically in size, location, and experience administering Federal funding.

Learn more in the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Alert (PDF). 

Contact

Questions about current grants or BIL-related info?

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Resources

Links and helpful information in identifying and applying for various types of federal grants

Guide for Developing BIL Gr​ant Pro​posals (PDF)​ Updated April 2024

A guide created to provide overall direction and consistency for high-quality, competitive BIL 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 and plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

Key Notices of Funding Opportunity | US Department of Transportation

The USDOT Key Notice of Funding Opportunity web page provides stakeholders more visibility into anticipated funding opportunities by highlighting upcoming Notices of Funding Opportunity for key programs within the BIL.

Federal Transportation Funding: Fiscal Year 2023 Discretionary Grant Preparation Checklist for Prospective Applicants (PDF) | US Department of Transportation

The USDOT Discretionary Grant Preparation Checklist for Prospective Applicants  helps local governments prepare for the year ahead and chart a strategic pathway to receive grant funding and take advantage of available historic infrastructure investments.

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.