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Apply for a public transportation grant | WSDOT Public transportation grants Apply for a public transportation grant Apply for a public transportation grant Below you'll find information for prospective applicants seeking state and federal grants from WSDOT's Public Transportation Division. We generally fund grants on a biennial (two-year) basis, although some grants may fund projects on a four-year cycle.
The following types of organizations qualify for at least some of WSDOT's public transportation grants: Special districts (e.g., schools and ports) Grant-funded projects include: Operating services such as public transit; paratransit; transportation for older adults, people with disabilities, and rural communities; commute trip reduction; and transit-pass programs.
Vehicles and equipment such as new buses, rideshare vehicles, and related equipment. Infrastructure such as transit centers, park-and-ride lots, transit-signal-priority systems, and transit lanes. The Grants Management System is a one-stop hub for public transportation grant applications, invoicing, and more.
If the grants-at-a-glance table lists the Grants Management System as the application method, you'll need to register for system access. Contact the help desk at PTDGMSSupport@wsdot. wa.
gov or (360) 705-7711 for more information on registering for or navigating the Grants Management System. The 2027-2029 Public Transit Rideshare informational notice of funding opportunity (PDF 335KB) is now available. The Public Transit Rideshare grant program – formerly known as the Vanpool Investment Program – supports rideshare programs at transit agencies throughout Washington.
These programs offer flexible, shared transportation options that help people commute to and from work across the state Transit agencies use these grant funds to expand rideshare fleets, replace aging rideshare vehicles, and provide incentives to increase ridership.
The funding allows transit agencies to purchase rideshare vehicles with alternative fuel types, including low-emission plug-in hybrids and zero-emission all-electric vehicles.
The Public Transit Rideshare grant program supports two eligible project types: Rideshare vehicle replacement Rideshare vehicle expansion Rideshare vehicle equipment Projects funded by WSDOT must use incentives to optimize transportation infrastructure and travel behavior. Projects should use incentives to influence a shift in mode choice, improve travel time, and increase system efficiency.
Applicants should submit separate applications depending on the project type, capital or incentives. The grant application will open Dec. 9, 2026.
We will post information here and on the grant webpages listed in the table below when grant opportunities become available. Applications will only be available between the application opening date and the due date. Depending on the grant program, applications may be completed using the Grants Management System or in coordination with WSDOT.
More information is available by contacting our grants team . To stay informed about WSDOT public transportation grants, you can register for updates by selecting “Public Transportation Grants” under “Funding” in the GovDelivery menu . These tables provide an overview of key dates and application methods for the grants currently administered by WSDOT's Public Transportation Division.
We will update the tables when grant programs are updated, added or completed.
Regional Mobility 2027-2029 May 2026 June 2026 June 2027 Grants Management System Consolidated 2027-2029 (includes Paratransit/Special Needs, and Rural Mobility competitive grants) June 2026 September 2026 May 2027 Grants Management System Green Transportation Capital 2027-2029 June 2026 August 2026 June 2027 Grants Management System State Buses and Bus Facilities 2027-2029 June 2026 August 2026 June 2027 Grants Management System Tribal Transit Mobility 2027-2029 July 2026 September 2026 May 2027 Grants Management System Public Transit Rideshare 2027-2029 December 2026 January 2027 June 2027 Grants Management System Rural Transit Assistance 2027-2029 February 2027 March 2027 April 2027 Grants Management System Zero-emissions Access Program 2027-2029** March 2027 April 2027 May 2027 Grants Management System ** This program is not funded beyond June 30, 2025.
Dates shown above are for planning purposes if the program is funded in future biennia.
Grant program Application open date Application due date Approximate award date Application method Discretionary – Bus and Bus Facilities – 5339(b) federal fiscal year 2025*** January 2026 April 2026 June 2026 Coordination with WSDOT Discretionary – Low or No Emissions – 5339(c) federal fiscal year 2025*** January 2026 April 2026 June 2026 Coordination with WSDOT *** Estimated timelines based on prior federal fiscal years.
Federal government shutdown may affect timelines.
Grant program Application open date Application due date Approximate award date* Application method Rural Mobility 2024-2025 - formula Not applicable Not applicable May 2026* Not applicable (formula distribution) Transit Support Grant 2025-2027 Not applicable Not applicable May - June 2027 Not applicable (formula distribution) Paratransit/Special Needs 2025-2027 - formula Not applicable Not applicable June 2027 Not applicable (formula distribution) Commute Trip Reduction 2025-2027 Not applicable Not applicable June 2027* Not applicable (formula distribution) * Award date for state funds depends on the passage of the transportation budget.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, nonprofit agencies, private operators, senior centers, special districts, state agencies, transit agencies, and tribes in Washington State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Public Transit Rideshare 2027-2029 are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Public Transit Rideshare 2027-2029 is funded by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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