IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant (IMPV)
Forecasted
The IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant funds innovative transit projects in Tennessee that boost ridership, reduce congestion, and promote resilient, thriving communities.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (projected application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Competitive awards; funding varies by project and cycle. Typical state transit grants have ranged from several hundred thousand to several million dollars per award.
Summary: Supports competitive transit projects in Tennessee that enhance ridership, reduce congestion, strengthen local economies, and promote resilient communities.
Description
The IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant (IMPV) is a competitive program administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to advance impactful transit projects across Tennessee. The program focuses on projects that deliver public-facing benefits, such as increased ridership, congestion relief, economic enhancement, and improved community resilience. IMPV-funded projects are expected to provide long-term value and mobility improvements for Tennesseans. The grant supports a wide range of transit investments, including capital improvements and initiatives that foster thriving, resilient communities.
