Federally Funded Programs

Discover Our Federally Funded Programs

These programs encourage investment in those transportation projects that will yield the greatest mobility, have the least environmental impact and make the most cost-effective use of available resources. Some federal funding programs are for Urbanized Areas or the National Highway System. For more information, visit the New Jersey Urbanized Areas Map.

Accepting Applications

Local Safety/High Risk Rural Roads

Project solicitation is conducted by the MPOs. Potential projects are accepted by metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and managed by the division of Local Aid.

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Local Concept Development

Potential projects are accepted by metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and managed by the division of Local Aid.

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Accepting Applications

Emergency Relief

Emergency Relief is a reimbursement program. Initial submittal documentation must be submitted immediately after the disaster declaration.

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Application closed

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside

Program for community-based, “non-traditional” projects that strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the nation’s intermodal system.

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Application closed

Safe Routes to School

Program makes bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing mode of transportation for children in grades K-12.

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Looking for information about Urbanized Areas, New Jersey Standard Route ID and Mileposts, the National Highway System, or Urban Clusters to support your grant application?

Check out NJDOT’s New Jersey Urbanized Areas Map

Looking for additional funding sources?

Other Non-NJDOT Funding Sources