FTA-2026-001-TPM-ASAP: FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility 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 2026.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $686 million in total. Applications closed on May 1, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 2, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$686 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2024-001-TPM-ASAP | November 30, 2023 | Closed January 30, 2024 | Closed |
| FTA-2022-009-TPM-ASAP | July 26, 2022 | Closed October 7, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 31, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants includes transit operators that are designated recipients for FTA funds that operate or allocate funds to legacy (i.e. pre-ADA) rail public transportation systems; and, ALL States (including territories and Washington, D.C.) must operate or financially support legacy rail public transportation systems and corresponding legacy stations or facilities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- 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 opportunity to apply for $686 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) under Assistance Listing Number 20.533. This is an initial announcement for the FY 2025 and FY 2026 rounds of this program. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under Division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58) for capital and planning projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for people with disabilities.
Who has won All Stations Accessibility Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, All Stations Accessibility Program (20.533) awarded $550 million across 14 grant awards, an average of $39.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 1 | $254 million |
| Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | Massachusetts | 2 | $134 million |
| Northeast Illinois Railroad Co | Illinois | 2 | $66.6 million |
| Department of Transportation Connecticut | Connecticut | 1 | $29.6 million |
| Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | Ohio | 2 | $24.0 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-2026-001-TPM-ASAP still open?
No. It closed on May 1, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility Program?
Closed May 1, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $686 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won All Stations Accessibility Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Northeast Illinois Railroad Co. The program made 14 awards worth $550 million in that time.
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