Federal grants to Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Department of Transportation in Columbus, Ohio received $11 billion in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 11,508 awards. Its largest program was Highway Planning and Construction, with $10 billion. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $2.3 billion.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$11 billion
- Awards11,508
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.3 billion
- Largest award$533 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2,646 | $1.8 billion |
| FY 2022 | 2,948 | $2.0 billion |
| FY 2023 | 2,779 | $2.6 billion |
| FY 2024 | 2,957 | $2.4 billion |
| FY 2025 | 2,720 | $2.3 billion |
Programs that fund Ohio Department of Transportation
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Planning and Construction | 11,333 | $10 billion |
| National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega Projects) | 1 | $250 million |
| Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program | 14 | $195 million |
| Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects | 2 | $126 million |
| Appalachian Development Highway System | 6 | $68.2 million |
| Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | 9 | $48.6 million |
| National Infrastructure Investments | 6 | $42.2 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 2 | $33.4 million |
| Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research | 8 | $29.2 million |
| Highway Research and Development Program | 19 | $11.9 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 11,508 | $11 billion |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project title: brent spence bridge corridor :::: project description: the construction of the brent spence bridge corridor project¿including the companion bridge¿from just south of dixie highway interchange in Kentucky north to linn st. In Ohio. Project will be led by odot. | Highway Planning and Construction | August 29, 2023 | $533 million |
| Project title: crrsaa sfy 2021 :::: project description: crrsaa funds for loss of revenue. | Highway Planning and Construction | May 14, 2021 | $283 million |
| Project title: brent spence bridge corridor :::: project description: the construction of the brent spence bridge corridor project¿including the companion bridge¿from just south of dixie highway interchange in Kentucky north to linn st. In Ohio. Project will be led by odot. | National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega Projects) | July 25, 2024 | $250 million |
| Project title: ham whv new viaduct construction :::: project description: western hills viaduct (WHV) phase 8: construction of the new western hills viaduct including construction of tower piers, approach bridge substructure, large span and approach span superstructures and decks, and remaining appr | Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects | September 10, 2025 | $127 million |
| Project title: sum sr 0008 01.75. Replacement / re-alignment of high level bridge between glenwood and perkins. :::: project description: sum sr 0008 01.75. Replacement / re-alignment of high level bridge between glenwood and perkins. | Highway Planning and Construction | May 26, 2023 | $107 million |
| Project title: fra ir 70 13.54 (fourth project), south trench - I-70/71 overlap including western downtown connections :::: project description: fra ir 70 13.54 (fourth project), south trench - I-70/71 overlap including western downtown connections | Highway Planning and Construction | August 29, 2023 | $74.4 million |
| Project title: lor ir 0090 10.76 :::: project description: design build: two-step technically responsive low-bid selection with atcs. Major rehab with complete pavement replacement and lane addition to convert from a 4 lane facility to a 6 lane facility. Otp booth to SR2 will remain a 4 lane facilit | Highway Planning and Construction | March 17, 2025 | $74.0 million |
| Application purpose: to support the day-to-day operations of transit systems that provide transit service to the rural communities in the state of Ohio.; activities performed: funds will be used to cover eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel items having a useful life of less than | Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program | June 16, 2023 | $73.9 million |
| Project title: fra ir 70 13.54 (fourth project), south trench - I-70/71 overlap including western downtown connections :::: project description: fra ir 70 13.54 (fourth project), south trench - I-70/71 overlap including western downtown connections | Highway Planning and Construction | August 29, 2023 | $73.1 million |
| Project title: cuy ir 090 06.83 major rehab :::: project description: cuyahoga county. Replace the existing pavement along I-90 from the hilliard exit ramp bridge to the I-71/I-490 interchange in rocky river, lakewood and cleveland. Work will include bridge maintenance work, replacing median barrier | Highway Planning and Construction | May 19, 2025 | $67.8 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Ohio Department of Transportation get?
$11 billion in 11,508 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Ohio Department of Transportation the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $11 billion in 11,508 awards.
What is Ohio Department of Transportation's largest federal grant?
$533 million under Highway Planning and Construction, with its first action in the period on August 29, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Ohio Department of Transportation?
Its largest are Highway Planning and Construction, National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega Projects) and Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program.
Other grant recipients in Columbus
- Ohio Department of Medicaid
- Ohio Department of Education
- Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
- Ohio Department of Development
- Ohio Department of Health
- The Ohio State University
- The State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management
- Ohio Department Mental Health
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