The fourth grant summit for the SMART Grants program was held on 15 July 2026 at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters, with 55 SMART grant projects participating from 32 states and Puerto Rico. The first poster session was also held.
The fourth Grantee Summit of the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants program was held on 15 July 2026 at the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). More than 175 participants attended, and 55 SMART grant projects were involved.
As of 2026, the projects covered 32 states and Puerto Rico. Grants are being awarded through coordination between Stage 1 and Stage 2. Stage 1 provides up to $2 million over 18 months, while Stage 2 allows expansion of up to $15 million over 36 months.
The summit featured a two-part panel discussion led by DOT modal leadership and introduced the first poster session. The sessions included thematic presentations and case studies, with grant recipients and DOT officials exchanging views.
The SMART program had 122 Stage 1 projects and 7 Stage 2 projects as of 2026, and that year’s summit served as the program’s annual gathering. The latest information as of the same date was updated on 6 November 2026.