§ Federal grant opportunity · FTA-2026-004-TRI
FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity
DOT - Federal Transit Administration is accepting applications for FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity. The deadline is September 28, 2026 and the published award range is $10M.
Key facts
- Funder
- DOT - Federal Transit Administration
- Application deadline
- September 28, 2026
- Award range
- $10M
- Eligibility
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Transportation
- Opportunity number
- FTA-2026-004-TRI
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from DOT - Federal Transit Administration.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 28, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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