Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program
About This Grant
<p>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.</p>
Grant Summary
Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program is a DOT - Federal Transit Administration grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-09-21 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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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.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-09-21
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program from DOT - Federal Transit Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to DOT - Federal Transit Administration before the deadline.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program?
Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program is offered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration and is generally open to municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program provide?
Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program provides an amount that varies by award per award from DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program deadline?
Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program are due 2026-09-21 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, DOT - Federal Transit Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program?
To apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from DOT - Federal Transit Administration.
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