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FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity

DOT - Federal Transit Administration (DOT) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity is a federal competitive grant from DOT - Federal Transit Administration for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $10M. Eligible applicants: City or township governments; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitl. The application deadline is September 28, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $10M
Deadline
Sep 28, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive awards totaling up to $10 million in Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. 5312) funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.530. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively to up to two projects to develop and prototype innovative and widely deployable concepts that are intended to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers. 

Who can apply

City or township governments; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Individuals; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). To be eligible, applicants must have sufficient legal, financial, and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. Teams must include a TVM in a prominent role.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number FTA-2026-004-TRI. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source