Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR
Competitive Grant Funding for Tribal Transit Projects on Indian Reservations
Buyer
Federal Transit Administration
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
FTA-2026-002-TPM-TRTR
NAICS
485210
This opportunity from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) supports public transportation projects on Indian reservations: - Government Buyer: - Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - FTA is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors specified - Products/Services Requested: - Competitive grant funding for public transportation infrastructure and services - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible - No cost sharing or matching funds required - Funding is discretionary and aims to improve transit services for tribal communities - Program funded under Assistance Listing Number 20.509 (Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program) - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $18,954,885 in available grant funding
Description
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $18,954,885 in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year 2026 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program. The program is aimed at federally recognized Native American tribal governments to support public transportation projects on Indian reservations. The funding is provided as discretionary grants with no cost sharing or matching requirements. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by August 25, 2026.