Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program
Forecasted
Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program supports Wisconsin nonprofits providing transportation services that help low-income workers reach jobs, post-secondary education, and job training.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 2026 awards typically $25,000–$900,000 for one calendar year; approximately $4 million available in 2026
Summary: Supports transportation projects that help low-income Wisconsin workers reach jobs and post-secondary education.
Key Information: Wisconsin nonprofits must provide local match; businesses and Tribal entities may participate only as partners in limited circumstances.
Description
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) sponsors this annual competitive program to help community organizations address transportation barriers for low-income workers. It combines funding from the Federal Transit Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and WisDOT. Projects focus on new or expanded transportation services that help eligible customers get to and keep jobs or reach post-secondary education and job training.
Supported approaches include expanded transit, ridesharing, vanpools, carpools, vehicle purchase or repair loan programs, and mobility management. The program also supports locally coordinated solutions intended to fill service gaps and avoid duplication.
