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Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program

DOT - Federal Transit Administration

FTA-2026-010-TPM-BUS

DOT-FTA

General Information

$21,609,192
Est. Program Funding:
September 21, 2026
Closing Date:
5
Expected No. of Awards
N/a
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
FTA-2026-010-TPM-BUS

Owning Agency:
DOT-FTA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $21 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2026-010-TPM-BUS. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time September 21, 2026.

Response Date Sep 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Jul 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Oct 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling N/a
Award Floor N/a
Cost Sharing Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, State governments, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), City or township governments
Additional Info on Eligibility: Eligible applicants for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed route bus operators, States (including territories and Washington D.C.) or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and also private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. Except for projects proposed by Indian tribes, all proposals for projects in rural (non-urbanized) areas must be submitted by a State, either individually or as a part of a statewide application.

Additional Information

Agency Name Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst
Link to Additional Information: FTA NOFO Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 202-366-9833

CFDA Program(s)

  • 20.526: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs
   

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