The Department of Transportation provides grants to assist state transportation agencies in planning and developing roads that improve traveling and interstate commerce. Grants are used to construct and rehabilitate the National Highway System, Eisenhower Interstate System and other public roads. Funds are also used to demolish and replace obsolete bridges, fund traffic research projects, and improve traffic management and control systems.
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
202-366-9494
fhwa.dot.gov
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides grants to communities with less than 20,000 residents to construct, renovate and improve roads. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, tribal government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Up to 75 percent of the project costs can be financed by grant funds. Grant amounts are determined by the community's income and population levels; areas with the lowest levels will receive higher financial considerations.
Housing and Community Facilities Programs National Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 5014 South Building
14th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
202-720-9619
rurdev.usda.gov
The Department of Commerce sponsors grants to fund the construction and rehabilitation of public infrastructures and other facilities to improve the economic development in areas receiving funds. Some of the projects covered by the grants include water and sewer systems, roads, eco-industrial facilities, telecommunications and broadband infrastructure improvements, rail spurs, industrial and business parks, and port facilities. Eligible applicants include state, city and county government agencies, public and private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Up to 50 percent of the projects costs are covered by grant funds.
Maureen V. Klovers
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
Room 7019
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
202-482-2785
eda.gov
