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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State Governments; Local Governments; Federally Recognized Tribes and Affiliated Groups; Transportation Providers and Operators; U. S. Territories. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Capital Investment Grants is funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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