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Transportation Alternatives Program - Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population selected

TransportationCloses Dec 18, 2026(57 days left)$1,000,000 – $44,300,000

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This is an Illinois transportation alternatives grant for Metropolitan Planning Organizations serving populations over 200,000, with awards from $1,000,000 to $44,300,000 and a required cost share. Only government and nonprofit organizations may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, should not bother applying at all.

Best for
Metropolitan Planning Organizations serving populations over 200,000 in Illinois, Government organizations, Nonprofit organizations
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses, Applicants outside Illinois
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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
Nonprofits, State and local governments
Award range
$1,000,000 – $44,300,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted from 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-18, so the deadline is 2026-12-18.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,000,000 to $44,300,000. Total program funding is $44,300,000, and cost sharing or matching is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Government organizations and nonprofit organizations may apply. The program is limited to Metropolitan Planning Organizations serving populations over 200,000, and it is limited to Illinois.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply. Only government and nonprofit organizations are eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofit organizations are an eligible applicant type, though the program is limited to Metropolitan Planning Organizations serving populations over 200,000 in Illinois.

Summary

Provide transportation alternatives. Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population

About this grant

Provide transportation alternatives. Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population

Type of assistance: Grant Award: $1,000,000 to $44,300,000 Total funding: $44300000.00 Cost sharing or matching: Yes Applications: 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-18 Apply: https://cmap.illinois.gov/funding-assistance/transportation-improvement-program/transportation-call-for-projects/ Source: Illinois's list of open state funding notices (GATA, omb.illinois.gov).

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations

Program limited to Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development

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