# Technical Assistance and Workforce Development (20.531)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/20-531-technical-assistance-and-workforce-development/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Technical Assistance and Workforce Development is run by Department of Transportation. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $73.3 million in 33 grants, about $2.2 million per award.

## Objectives

This program aims to strengthen public transportation systems nationwide by providing technical assistance, developing industry standards, and supporting workforce training. The goal is to help transit agencies improve service delivery, operate safely and efficiently, meet federal requirements under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, and ensure that workers have the skills needed for modern transit operations. Funding supports activities such as developing best practices for system safety and security, training and certification programs for frontline workers, assistance with compliance requirements including ADA and Buy America, research on workforce needs, and support for the National Transit Institute to deliver training for public transportation professionals. Through these efforts, the program helps agencies maintain reliable operations, adopt new practices, strengthen their workforce, and enhance mobility for the public.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $18.1 million | 10 |
| 2022 | $18.2 million | 9 |
| 2023 | $18.4 million | 6 |
| 2024 | $11.2 million | 10 |
| 2025 | $7.4 million | 2 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | $26.6 million |
| Community Transportation Association of America | District of Columbia | $15.0 million |
| International Transportation Learning Center | Maryland | $12.5 million |
| Easter Seals, Inc. | Illinois | $9.5 million |
| American Public Transportation Association | District of Columbia | $3.0 million |
| Protect All Children from Trafficking, Inc. | New York | $1.6 million |
| Operation Lifesaver, Inc | District of Columbia | $1.2 million |
| National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | $1.2 million |
| Inventev LLC | Michigan | $1.0 million |
| Shared-Use Mobility Center | Illinois | $999,694 |
| Calstart, Inc. | California | $475,954 |
| The Council of State Governments LTD. | Kentucky | $117,824 |
| Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure, Inc. | Alabama | $50,000 |