FTA-2023-010-TPM-TRIBAL: FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: 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 2023.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $8.9 million in total. Applications closed on June 26, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 28, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$8.9 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2024-012-TPM-TRTR | August 15, 2024 | Closed November 13, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 26, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 26, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
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 $8,935,753 in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program.
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-2023-010-TPM-TRIBAL still open?
No. It closed on June 26, 2023.
Who can apply for FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Tribal Transit Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Tribal Transit Program?
Closed June 26, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $8.9 million in total across about 25 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.