Competitive Transit Grant Phase 2

Provides federal and state funding for transit capital and operations projects that maintain or improve Oregon's public transportation system, including vehicle acquisitions, facility construction, equipment purchases, and operations.

Program Details

Oregon Department of Transportation is a funding organization that offers the Competitive Transit Grant Phase 2 grant program to support equipment purchase and facility improvement. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Oregon Department of Transportation through Oregon ODOT Funding Opportunities Portal. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase and facility improvement should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include public transportation agencies, mass transit districts, transportation districts, 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 Oregon Department of Transportation or on Oregon ODOT Funding Opportunities Portal before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $21.6M. Applications are due by June 22, 2026. 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 and facility improvement. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 236, 237, 238, 485. 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 Oregon ODOT Funding Opportunities Portal. 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

• Programs related to construction
• Programs related to transit

Award details

Award range: Up to $21.6M. Applications close on June 22, 2026.

Categories

Equipment Purchase · Facility Improvement