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Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program

TransportationCloses Oct 30, 2026(9 days left)Up to $3,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a Pennsylvania state grant for improving transportation assets, open to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities. Awards run up to $3 million, but you must provide a 30% match of what you request. If you are a nonprofit, or a business outside Pennsylvania with no transportation-related project, do not bother applying.

Best for
Pennsylvania transportation and logistics businesses, Ports and rail freight entities, Municipalities and councils of governments, Economic development organizations
Not for
Nonprofits, Organizations outside Pennsylvania, Projects with no transportation component
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transport, transit)
83
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic, financial, business)
82
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
63
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Food & BeverageLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Closes in 9 days
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, State and local governments
Award range
Up to $3,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 30, 2026. The program runs an annual cycle.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards are up to $3,000,000. You must also provide a match equal to 30% of the amount you request.
Who can apply for this grant?
Municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities may apply. The program is limited to Pennsylvania.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but the program does not publish whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Nonprofits are not among the eligible applicant types, and our matching engine scores nonprofit industries at 0 because the program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

The program is intended to provide financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and...

About this grant

The program is intended to provide financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.

Funding type: Grant Award: up to $3,000,000 Matching: 30% of the amount requested Grant cycle: Annual Funding source: State Population served: Municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities Deadline: 2026-10-30 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Municipality; Public Agency

Who may apply: Municipalities; Councils of governments; Businesses; Economic development organizations; Public transportation agencies; Ports and rail freight entities

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Transportation

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