TCRP H-64: Funding and Financing for Public Transportation at the Local, Regional, and State Levels
This grant supports research to analyze and update funding and financing strategies for local, regional, and state public transportation agencies across the U.S.
Funder: Transportation Research Board
Due Dates: June 18, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 total | Project duration: 30 months (includes review and revision periods)
Summary: Supports research to update and analyze current and emerging funding and financing options for local, regional, and state public transportation agencies in the U.S.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF (≤10 MB, ≤60 pages) via Dropbox; strict eligibility and conflict of interest rules apply.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Transportation Research Board's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) funds research to develop a comprehensive resource analyzing operating and capital funding and financing options for public transportation services in the United States. The project aims to update and expand upon the findings of TCRP Report 129, examining how funding mechanisms have evolved over the past 20 years, identifying new and emerging trends, and assessing strategies to address funding shortfalls. The research will focus on local, regional, and state-level funding, partnership opportunities, and effective communication strategies for public transportation agencies of all sizes, in both urban and rural settings.
The final deliverables will include a detailed resource for agencies and stakeholders, documenting the latest practices, trends, and lessons learned in public transportation funding and financing.
