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

DOT-FTA Posted FTA-2026-010-TPM-BUS

Description

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.

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.
Actions
View on Grants.gov
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
Not specified
Total Estimated Funding
$21,609,192.00
Expected Awards
5
Key Dates
Posted
July 27, 2026
Closes
September 21, 2026 51d
Archive Date
October 21, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Agency Code
DOT-FTA
Funding Instrument
Other