FTA-2026-010-TPM-BUS: Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities 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 and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $21.6 million in total. Applications closed on September 21, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 27, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$21.6 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2025-007-TPM-BUS | May 14, 2025 | Closed July 14, 2025 | Closed |
| FTA-2024-004-TPM-BUS | February 8, 2024 | Closed April 25, 2024 | Closed |
| FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS | January 27, 2023 | Closed April 13, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 21, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 21, 2026 |
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 Buses and Bus Facilities Program include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed route bus operators, States (including territories and Washington D.C.) or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and also private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. Except for projects proposed by Indian tribes, all proposals for projects in rural (non-urbanized) areas must be submitted by a State, either individually or as a part of a statewide application.
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 $21 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2026-010-TPM-BUS. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time September 21, 2026.
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-2026-010-TPM-BUS still open?
No. It closed on September 21, 2026.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities 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 Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program?
Closed September 21, 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 $21.6 million in total across about 5 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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