Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Program
The FTA is offering $589 million in grants for purchasing or leasing low- or zero-emission transit buses and related facilities, with proposals due by September 21, 2026.
Funder: DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Due Dates: September 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $589 million | No maximum award for Low-No Program; typical awards ranged from ~$256,000 to $121 million
Summary: Supports the purchase or lease of low- and zero-emission transit buses and related facilities to advance clean, modern public transportation infrastructure.
Key Information: Requires cost sharing/matching; only electronic submissions via Grants.gov accepted.
Description
The Federal Transit Administration's Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) provides approximately $589 million in Fiscal Year 2026 for competitive grants to support the purchase or lease of low-emission and zero-emission transit buses, as well as the acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. The program aims to help transit agencies modernize their fleets, reduce harmful emissions, and improve public transportation access while supporting workforce development and innovation in vehicle technology.
