transportation · DOT-FTA
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program
DOT - Federal Transit Administration · FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR
Total Program Funding
$19.0M
Expected Awards
60
Deadline
August 25, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
DOT Federal Transit Administration funds 60 competitive grants for public transportation capital projects, planning, and innovation. Major transit infrastructure funding for bus, rail, and ferry systems.
Who Should Apply
Transit agencies, state/local governments, and tribal entities with public transportation capital needs.
Who Should NOT Apply
Private transportation companies, non-transit entities.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must support public transit
- •60 awards
- •No cost-sharing required
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Large program with 60 awards — focus on shovel-ready capital projects with clear ridership impact.
Competitiveness: Moderate — 60 awards for transit agencies nationwide.
What This Grant Funds
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $18,954,885 in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.509.
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Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Total Program Funding
- $19.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 60
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Janet Hernandez
TribalTransit@dot.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov