FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR: FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 3, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$19.0 million
- Expected awards60
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 25, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 24, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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 $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.
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-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.