FTA-2022-015-TRI-STAR: FY22 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration
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 colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $6.5 million in total. Applications closed on November 21, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 22, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$6.5 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | September 22, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 21, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 21, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Public transit agencies; Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (37% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for a total of up to $6.5 million for transit bus automation demonstration projects under the Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. § 5312 ). The notice seeks to fund demonstrations in two areas: (1) up to $5 million for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses and (2) up to $1.5 million for Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations. Selected projects will demonstrate transit bus automation technologies in real-world settings. The demonstrations will help establish the feasibility of ADAS and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations use cases and improve understanding of the impacts.
Who has won Public Transportation Innovation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Transportation Innovation (20.530) awarded $140 million across 112 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | 5 | $32.2 million |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 1 | $11.8 million |
| The Ohio State University | Ohio | 1 | $11.8 million |
| Center for Transportation and the Environment, Inc. | Georgia | 2 | $10.4 million |
| Calstart, Inc. | California | 2 | $10.4 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-2022-015-TRI-STAR still open?
No. It closed on November 21, 2022.
Who can apply for FY22 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY22 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Transit Buses Demonstration and Automated Transit Bus Maintenance and Yard Operations Demonstration?
Closed November 21, 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 $6.5 million in total across about 6 awards.
Who has won Public Transportation Innovation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Academy of Sciences, Auburn University, The Ohio State University. The program made 112 awards worth $140 million in that time.
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