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"Tribal Transit Program (Competitive) (2026)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Tribal Transit Program (Competitive) (2026) is sponsored by Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This program supports public transportation for federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities in rural areas and Indian Country. Grants can be used for any public transit project, including capital, operating, and planning costs.
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gov Maintenance Calendar FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program Department of Transportation DOT - Federal Transit Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR Funding Opportunity Title:FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Transportation Expected Number of Awards:60 Assistance Listings:20.
509 -- Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jun 03, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Aug 25, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 25, 2026 Archive Date:Sep 24, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 18,954,885 Eligible Applicants:Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:DOT - Federal Transit Administration Description:The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $18,954,885 in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaskan Native organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $19 million available (FY26). Individual awards in 2023 ranged from $25,000 to $1.4 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 25, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Tribal Transit Program (Competitive) (2026) is funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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