FTA-2024-003-TPM-LWNO: FY2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission 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 2024.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 100 awards worth $1.1 billion in total. Applications closed on April 25, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 8, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$1.1 billion
- Expected awards100
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2026-011-TPM-LWNO | July 27, 2026 | Closed September 21, 2026 | Closed |
| FTA-2025-008-TPM-LWNO | May 14, 2025 | Closed July 14, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 8, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 25, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 25, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants for the Low- or No-Emission Program include designated recipients, States (including territories and Washington D.C.), local governmental authorities, and Indian Tribes.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (55% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $1.1 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2024-003-TPM-LWNO. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time April 25, 2024.
Who has won Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (20.526) awarded $7.5 billion across 2,267 grant awards, an average of $3.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 7 | $293 million |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | California | 4 | $213 million |
| New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey | 10 | $177 million |
| Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | Massachusetts | 5 | $173 million |
| Department of Transportation Connecticut | Connecticut | 8 | $172 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-2024-003-TPM-LWNO still open?
No. It closed on April 25, 2024.
Who can apply for FY2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program?
Closed April 25, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $1.1 billion in total across about 100 awards.
Who has won Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation. The program made 2,267 awards worth $7.5 billion in that time.
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