FY 2026 Tribal Transit Program

The FTA posted a FY 2026 competitive funding opportunity for Public Transportation on Indian Reservations, also known as the Tribal Transit Program. The opportunity supports public transportation services and improvements for tribal communities. Applicants should read the official package for eligible activities, evaluation criteria, required documentation, and cost-share rules.

Federally recognized Indian tribes and eligible tribal transit applicants should confirm the full requirements in the official FTA notice.

Applicants must follow Grants.gov and FTA submission requirements.

Public transportation projects on Indian reservations and for tribal communities.

Transit planning, capital, operating or related eligible activities as allowed by the FTA notice.

Competitive grant funding is available; applicants should confirm available funds, matching rules and project-cost limits in the official notice.

Application deadline: Aug 25, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official Grants.gov listing and submit the required application package by 25 August 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.