transportation · DOT-FTA

FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity

DOT - Federal Transit Administration · FTA-2026-004-TRI

36 days left

Award Range

$0 – $10.0M

Total Program Funding

$10.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 28, 2026

What This Grant Funds

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive awards totaling up to $10 million in Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. 5312) funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.530. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively to up to two projects to develop and prototype innovative and widely deployable concepts that are intended to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers.

Attachments

PDF

Federal Register Notice

2026-15316.pdf

PDF

FTA Supplemental Form

FY26-Bus-Safety-and-Accessibility-Innovation-Research-Program-Supplemental-Form.pdf

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must have sufficient legal, financial, and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. Teams must include a TVM in a prominent role.

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)IndividualsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $10.0M
Total Program Funding: $10.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: July 29, 2026

Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 (36 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Marcel Belanger

marcel.belanger@dot.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

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