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Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program is a federal grant program from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that funds major transit capital projects including new fixed-guideway systems, extensions, and bus rapid transit corridors. The program helps local governments and transit authorities plan, build, and expand transit infrastructure that improves mobility for communities across the United States.
Eligible applicants are local governments and transit authorities undertaking qualifying major capital transit projects. Grant amounts vary based on project scale and federal cost-share requirements.
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Capital Investment Program * Capital Investment Grants Program * Real Estate Information * Before and After Studies * Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Fact Sheet: Capital Investment Grants Program * FTA Dear Colleague Letter: CIG Accomplishments in 2021 * Dear Colleague Letter: Rescinds June 29, 2018 Capital Investment Grants Program letter Office of Planning & Environment Federal Transit Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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gov/CIG) # Capital Investment Grants Program ## New Starts, Small Starts and Core Capacity Improvements * On November 12, 2025, FTA published in the Federal Register its 2025 Policy Guidance (FR 2025-19848) for the Capital Investment Grants program. The guidance replaces the prior version published in December 2024 and is effective immediately.
The Federal Register Notice also includes a summary of comments received during the public comment period that ran from August 19, 2025, to September 2, 2025, on the regulations. gov docket. * The CIG dashboard reports data and the status of milestones for New Starts, Small Starts, and Core Capacity projects seeking funding.
Information is updated monthly based on progress reported by project sponsors to FTA's Office of Planning and Environment. This FTA discretionary grant program funds transit capital investments, including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit. Federal transit law requires transit agencies seeking CIG funding to complete a series of steps over several years.
* For New Starts and Core Capacity projects, the law requires completion of two phases in advance of receipt of a construction grant agreement:Project Development and Engineering. * For Small Starts projects, the law requires completion of one phase in advance of receipt of a construction grant agreement:Project Development.
The law also requires projects to be rated by FTA at various points in the process according to statutory criteria evaluating project justification and local financial commitment. For a complete discussion of the CIG process and the evaluation criteria, please see FTA’s Policy Guidance.
Sponsors of CIG projects should also become familiar with the transportation planning and environmental review process requirements that apply to projects funded by FTA. Find information on thetransportation planning processand theenvironmental review process. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION **Federal Transit Administration** 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE * [](https://www.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments and transit authorities undertaking major transit capital projects. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.