Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program

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.

Program Details

DOT - Federal Transit Administration is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program grant program to support equipment purchase. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with DOT - Federal Transit Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0. The application deadline is September 21, 2026 (54 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports equipment purchase. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 485, 237310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by FTA

Award details

Award range: $0. Applications close on September 21, 2026 (54 days remaining).

Categories

Equipment Purchase