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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program

DOT - Federal Transit Administration · FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR

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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

Federally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Total Program Funding
$19.0M
Expected Number of Awards
60
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 27, 2026
Application Deadline: August 25, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Janet Hernandez

TribalTransit@dot.gov

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