July 27, 2026 HOT GRANT ALERT - Grants for Buses & Bus Facilities Program and Low-No Program Are Now Open!
The Federal Transit Administration just released a joint Notice of Funding Opportunity for two programs: the Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. Together, approximately $610 million is available for transit bus and facility projects this cycle. FTA encourages applicants to apply to both programs when a project is eligible under each. If a dual-submitted project is selected for funding, FTA will determine which program funds the award.
Both programs are open to local government entities that operate or support fixed-route bus service, which includes transit districts, transportation authorities, and other special districts with transit operations.
A summary of the program is below, along with a link to our full TFG Profile Summary for additional detail.
FY 2026 | U.S. DOT Federal Transit Administration
Low or No Emission Grant Program
$589 million total available | 10-20% match required
Application Due September 21, 2026
Funds the purchase or lease of buses that use low- or no-emission propulsion technologies including propane, CNG, hybrid-electric, hydrogen fuel-cell, and battery-electric, as well as related supporting facilities such as charging, fueling, and maintenance infrastructure. No minimum or maximum award amount. At least 25% of funds will go to low-emission (not zero-emission) projects.
FY 2026 | U.S. DOT Federal Transit Administration
Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program
$21 million total available | 10-20% match required
Application Due September 21, 2026
Supports the purchase, lease, or rehabilitation of transit buses regardless of propulsion type, and the construction, purchase, rehabilitation, or lease of bus-related facilities and equipment. No minimum award amount; no single recipient may receive more than 10% of the total available. At least 15% of funds are reserved for projects in rural areas.