# FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fta-2026-002-tpm-trtr-fy-2026-competitive-funding-opportunity-public/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362568

> DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to tribes. It expected to make about 60 awards worth $19.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 25, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Transit Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 25, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 60 |
| Total funding | $19.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.509 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

## What the grant funds

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $18,954,885 in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.509.

## Questions people ask

### Is FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR still open?

No. It closed on August 25, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program?

DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from tribes.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program?

Closed August 25, 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 $19.0 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.