FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity
DOT - Federal Transit Administration
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- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
- Amount
- $10,000,000
- Closes
- Sep 28, 2026 (in 16 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- FTA-2026-004-TRI
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 20.530
Amount
$10,000,000
Who can apply
Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations, Local government agencies, Private colleges and universities, and Individuals can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
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.
About this opportunity
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.