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Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This program funds capital projects to replace, rehabilitate, or modify bus facilities, as well as the purchase of buses, vans, and related equipment. This could be relevant for a charter bus business looking to expand or upgrade its fleet and facilities.
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transit. dot. gov/bus-program) # Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program * On February 20, 2026, FTA announced approximately $390 million in Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities project selections, supporting 34 projects in 19 states and Puerto Rico.
* View the Selections and Implementation Guidance for FY26 Bus * On November 20, 2025, FTA announced approximately $2 billion in Grants for Buses and Facilities and Low or No Emission project selections, supporting 165 projects in 45 states and the District of Columbia. * View the Selections and Implementation Guidance for FY25 Bus and FY25–26 Low-No The Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (49 U.S.C.
5339(b)) makes federal resources available to states and direct recipients to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities, including technological changes or innovations to modify low or no emission vehicles or facilities. Funding is provided through formula allocations and competitive grants.
Funding is allocated to projects on a competitive basis, from proposals submitted to FTA in response to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Past project selections include: Eligible applicants for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed-route bus operators, states (including territories and Washington D. C.)
or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and also 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. Additionally, 0. 5% of a request may be for workforce development training, and an additional 0.
5% may be for training at the National Transit Institute. Applicants proposing any project related to zero-emission vehicles must also spend 5% of their award on workforce development and training as outlined in their Zero-Emission Transition Plan, unless the applicant certifies that their financial need is less. 49 U.S.C.
Section 5339(b), IIJA § 30018 Funds remain available for obligation for four fiscal years. This includes the fiscal year in which the amount is made available or appropriated plus three additional years. The federal share of eligible capital costs is 80 percent of the net capital project cost, unless the grant recipient requests a lower percentage.
The Federal share may exceed 80 percent for certain projects related to the ADA and the Clean Air Act. All low-no emission projects are attributable to compliance with the Clean Air Act and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Therefore, the Federal share of the cost of leasing or purchasing a low or no emission transit bus is not to exceed 85 percent of the total transit bus cost.
The federal share in the cost of leasing or acquiring low- or no-emission bus-related equipment and facilities is 90 percent of the net project cost. Applicants must identify these specific activities in their application in order to receive this increased federal share.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible recipients typically include states, local governmental authorities, and operators of public transportation services. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies 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.