Federal grants to Delaware Department of Transportation
Delaware Department of Transportation in Dover, Delaware received $1.7 billion in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 1,124 awards. Its largest program was Highway Planning and Construction, with $1.4 billion. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $322 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$1.7 billion
- Awards1,124
- Awarded in FY 2025$322 million
- Largest award$115 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 268 | $314 million |
| FY 2022 | 281 | $369 million |
| FY 2023 | 332 | $393 million |
| FY 2024 | 256 | $346 million |
| FY 2025 | 239 | $322 million |
Programs that fund Delaware Department of Transportation
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Planning and Construction | 975 | $1.4 billion |
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 11 | $145 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 11 | $54.6 million |
| Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program | 9 | $41.8 million |
| National Infrastructure Investments | 2 | $27.0 million |
| Highway Research and Development Program | 20 | $22.3 million |
| State of Good Repair Grants Program | 3 | $11.8 million |
| Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | 8 | $6.0 million |
| Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research | 38 | $4.9 million |
| Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | 5 | $4.2 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 1,123 | $1.7 billion |
| Department of Labor | 1 | $11,339 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project title: I-95 and SR896 interchange :::: project description: the proposed improvements include ramp realignments and other geometric improvements to address congestion and safety on both I-95 and SR896. In june 2020, this project was awarded a $56.8M federal infra grant which will allow const | Highway Planning and Construction | April 18, 2022 | $115 million |
| This is an ffy 2021 section 5307 arp funding application for Delaware transit corporation uzas 100040 ($53287350) 100620 ($9949126) . This represents a 100% federal share of the total eligible amount. This application utilizes arp funding to prevent prepare for and respond to coronavirus. This grant | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 3, 2022 | $63.2 million |
| Project title: I-95 and sr 896 interchange :::: project description: the proposed improvements include ramp realignments and other geometric improvements to address congestion and safety on both I-95 and SR896. | Highway Planning and Construction | July 3, 2023 | $56.8 million |
| Project title: cm/gc, north millsboro bypass , us 113 to SR24 :::: project description: this project includes a new 2 lane road alignment connecting us 113 and sr 24 north of millsboro. The new alignment will start at us 113 and extend eastward bridging over fox run road, the norfolk southern railro | Highway Planning and Construction | June 10, 2024 | $49.8 million |
| Project title: crrsaa :::: project description: highway infrastructure programs -coronavirus response and relief supplemental appropriations act (CRRSAA)signed into law dec 27,2020 - memo dated 2/24/2021. Bond series: 2017,2020,2021. Fsf grant #SA100004914 | Highway Planning and Construction | July 13, 2021 | $36.4 million |
| Project title: us 113 at sr 20 grade separated intersection :::: project description: this project scope consists of a grade separation at the us 113/ sr 20 intersection located just north of millsboro, Delaware. The grade separation includes a partial cloverleaf configuration with loop ramps in the | Highway Planning and Construction | September 13, 2023 | $34.1 million |
| Project title: rehabilitation of I-95, garvee debt service :::: project description: rehabilitation of I-95, garvee debt service | Highway Planning and Construction | December 23, 2020 | $27.5 million |
| Project title: cm/gc, north millsboro bypass , us 113 to SR24 :::: project description: this project includes a new 2 lane road alignment connecting us 113 and sr 24 north of millsboro. The new alignment will start at us 113 and extend eastward bridging over fox run road, the norfolk southern railro | Highway Planning and Construction | March 1, 2023 | $23.5 million |
| Project title: rehabilitation of I-95, garvee debt service :::: project description: in order to complete the construction activities for the rehabilitation of I-95, garvee bonds were sold to fund this work. The funds to repay the debt service on the bonds are included under this project. | Highway Planning and Construction | October 30, 2023 | $21.6 million |
| Project title: west camden bypass :::: project description: this project provides a connection on new alignment from SR10 east of the railroad, traversing an open area behind the eseco industrial park tying into a proposed roundabout on upper king road. The new alignment will then traverse the king | Highway Planning and Construction | September 12, 2024 | $21.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Delaware Department of Transportation get?
$1.7 billion in 1,124 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Delaware Department of Transportation the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $1.7 billion in 1,123 awards. The Department of Labor follow.
What is Delaware Department of Transportation's largest federal grant?
$115 million under Highway Planning and Construction, with its first action in the period on April 18, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Delaware Department of Transportation?
Its largest are Highway Planning and Construction, Federal Transit Formula Grants and Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
Other grant recipients in Dover
- Department of Education Delaware
- Executive Office of the Governor of Delaware
- State of Delaware, Dnrec
- Delaware State University
- Office of Management and Budget
- State of Delaware - Department of Technology and Information
- Delaware Technical & Community College
- Delaware State Housing Authority
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