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Find similar grantsGrants for Bus and Bus Facilities (Section 5339) is sponsored by Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This program provides funding to states and transit agencies through a statutory formula to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities. It also includes discretionary components.
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Provides funding to states and transit agencies through a statutory formula to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities. In addition to the formula allocation, the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities program (49 U.S.C. 5339) includes two competitive components: the Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Program and the Low or No Emissions Bus Vehicle Program.
Please see the program fact sheet for additional information. Eligible Recipients include designated recipients that operate fixed route bus service or that allocate funding to fixed route bus operators; and State or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service that are eligible to receive direct grants under 5307 and 5311.
Subrecipients: An eligible recipient that receives a grant under the formula or competitive programs may allocate amounts from the grant to subrecipients that are public agencies or private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation.
Capital projects to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses, vans, and related equipment, and to construct bus-related facilities, including technological changes or innovations to modify low or no emission vehicles or facilities. 49 U.S.C. Section 5339 / FAST Act Section 3017 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION **Federal Transit Administration** 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE * [](https://www.
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Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities (Section 5339) is funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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