Find comprehensive details on available grants to support various transportation projects and initiatives. Here, you'll uncover information on eligibility criteria, application processes, and deadlines, making it easier for organizations and individuals to secure funding. All grant projects, except state agency projects, run parallel with the federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30. State agency projects run on the state fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Whether you’re looking to enhance infrastructure, promote safety, or support community projects, this page is your go-to resource for navigating the grant landscape at IDOT.
IDOT offers safety grant opportunities for funding to state and local agencies and qualified organizations. If you are interested in applying for a Highway Safety Grant, please visit our Traffic Safety Grants information.
There are no available State Planning and Research funds for external use in FY 2026.
Statewide Planning & Research (SPR)funds are used to support planning and research activities. The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation planning and research activities throughout the State.
Eligible activities include:
These funds are eligible to internal and external parties. Statewide Planning & Research funds are used to support planning and research activities. The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation planning and research activities throughout the state.
IDOT evaluated proposed projects based on the following criteria:
Please contact Michael Vanderhoof (michael.vanderhoof@illinois.gov) if you have any questions or would like to discuss.
Upon Receiving an Award Letter, Grantees will be required to send the following information:
Local Public Agency (LPA) GATA Exempt grantees will be required to complete the following forms/processes:
State Agency, Universities and Other Nonexempt grantees will be required to complete the following forms/processes:
IDOT - Illinois Port Facilities Capital Investment Grant Program
IDOT - Illinois Competitive Freight Program
IEPA - Driving a Cleaner Illinois-Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program
DCEO - Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program
DCEO - Rebuild Illinois Programs
IDNR - Boat Access Area Development Program
IDNR - Park and Recreational Facilities Construction Program
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