FTA-2022-003-TPM-TRTR: FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT - Federal Transit Administration notices from 2022.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to tribes. It expected to make about 60 awards worth $8.8 million in total. Applications closed on May 25, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 22, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$8.8 million
- Expected awards60
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2021-003-TR | May 27, 2021 | Closed August 25, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 16, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 25, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 24, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (95% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $8.75 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under FTA’s Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program, including planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas. FTA may award additional funding that is made available to the program prior to the announcement of project selections.
Who has won Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (20.509) awarded $6.3 billion across 1,361 grant awards, an average of $4.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 11 | $393 million |
| State of California Department of Transportation | California | 8 | $300 million |
| Washington St Department of Transportation | Washington | 12 | $275 million |
| North Carolina Department of Transportation | North Carolina | 10 | $257 million |
| Transportation, Michigan Department of Passenger Transportation Divsion | Michigan | 9 | $256 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FTA-2022-003-TPM-TRTR still open?
No. It closed on May 25, 2022.
Who can apply for FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from tribes.
What is the deadline for FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program?
Closed May 25, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $8.8 million in total across about 60 awards.
Who has won Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Department of Transportation, State of California Department of Transportation, Washington St Department of Transportation. The program made 1,361 awards worth $6.3 billion in that time.