At a glance
DOT SMART Grants Stage One - Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation is a federal competitive grant from Department of Transportation (DOT) providing up to $2,000,000 for demonstration of smart-transportation technologies by public agencies. Eligible applicants are state dots, local governments, transit agencies and tribal governments. The application deadline is November 18, 2026. Apply via www.transportation.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $2M
- Deadline
- Nov 18, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
SMART funds state, local and tribal governments to prototype and demonstrate transportation technologies - connected vehicles, intelligent intersections, drone-based inspection, transit optimization and freight automation. Stage One planning grants position recipients for Stage Two implementation awards up to $15M.
Who can apply
State DOTs, local governments, transit agencies and tribal governments. Private technology firms participate as project partners rather than lead applicants.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number listed on the official notice. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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