The SMART program was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency and safety.
SMART is a two-stage program. Stage 1 (up to $2,000,000 dollars and 18 months) grants are open for any eligible entity to apply. Recipients of Stage 1 grants will be eligible to expand their projects through Stage 2 grants (up to $15,000,000 and 36 months). Applicants must have received a Stage 1 grant to apply to Stage 2.
Review program guidelines and requirements in full.
A SMART grant may be used to carry out a project that demonstrates at least one of the following:
- Coordinated Automation
- Connected Vehicles
- Intelligent, Sensor-Based Infrastructure
- Systems Integration
- Commerce Delivery and Logistics
- Leveraging Use of Innovative Aviation Technology
- Smart Grid
- Smart Technology
- Traffic Signals
Match
Cost sharing or matching is not required for Stage I: Planning and Prototyping.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Valid Eval, an online submission proposal system used by USDOT, at https://usg.valideval.com/teams/USDOT_SMART_2024/signup. USDOT will not accept or review application materials submitted via Grants.gov.
Contact
Please contact SMART Grants Program staff via email at smart@dot.gov or call Madeline Zhu at 202-961-9598.