Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program
The FTA offers $21 million in grants for projects to replace, purchase, or improve buses and bus facilities, with proposals due by September 21, 2026.
Funder: DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Due Dates: September 21, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: ~$21M total available; typical awards range from ~$205,000 to $36M; max award is 10% of available funds; 5 awards expected
Summary: Supports capital projects for replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing, or leasing buses and bus facilities to modernize and improve public transit infrastructure.
Description
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) offers competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program to assist with the financing of capital projects related to buses and their associated facilities. This program aims to support the modernization and renewal of transit systems by funding the replacement, rehabilitation, purchase, or leasing of buses and related equipment, as well as the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or leasing of bus-related facilities. The program is designed to enhance safety, improve system condition, and expand access to jobs, healthcare, and other community services through improved public transportation infrastructure.
