# Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fta-2026-011-tpm-lwno-fiscal-year-2026-competitive-funding-opportunity-low-or/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363322

> DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $589 million in total. Applications closed on September 21, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FTA-2026-011-TPM-LWNO |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Transit Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 21, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 50 |
| Total funding | $589 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.526 |

## Who can apply

- 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. 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.

## What the grant funds

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $589 million in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) for the purchase or lease of low-emission and zero-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-2026-011-TPM-LWNO. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time September 21, 2026.

## Questions people ask

### Is FTA-2026-011-TPM-LWNO still open?

No. It closed on September 21, 2026.

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 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 Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission 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 $589 million in total across about 50 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.