FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning
This grant offers $28.5 million for local communities to plan development and transportation projects near new or improved transit lines, aiming to boost ridership, economic growth, and multimodal access.
Funder: DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$28.5M total program funding; no minimum/maximum per award; prior awards ranged from $351,233–$2M; up to 80% federal share.
Summary: Supports planning for transit-oriented development (TOD) linked to new fixed guideway or core capacity transit projects to enhance economic development, ridership, and multimodal connectivity.
Key Information: Applicants must be existing FTA grantees and demonstrate partnership between transit project sponsors and land use planning authorities.
Description
This opportunity funds comprehensive or site-specific planning projects that integrate land use and transportation around eligible transit capital projects—specifically, new fixed guideway or core capacity improvement projects. The program aims to foster economic development, increase transit ridership, improve multimodal connectivity and accessibility, and enable mixed-use development near transit stations. Planning efforts must be associated with eligible transit projects and are intended to advance local and regional goals for sustainable, accessible, and equitable transit-oriented communities.
