# Federal Register #FTA-2026-0331

FTA Seeks Comments on Proposed Capital Investment Grants Policy Guidance

**Buyer:** Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** FTA-2026-0331
**NAICS:** 926120

The Federal Transit Administration is seeking public input on proposed changes to its Capital Investment Grants Policy Guidance.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA); no sub-agency or office is specified.
- **Purpose:** Gather comments on proposed revisions to guidance covering Capital Investment Grants (CIG) project types and the process from project initiation through construction grant award.
- **Proposed changes:** Streamline the guidance and program process, improve readability and transparency, and strengthen project sponsor accountability. Topics include program organization, project processes, evaluation and ratings, performance targets, funding commitments, and pre-award authority.
- **Notable requirement:** The final guidance is intended to take effect upon publication, without grandfathering projects already in the CIG pipeline.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None are named. No products or services are being procured.

### Description

The Federal Transit Administration requests comments on proposed revisions to its Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Policy Guidance. The guidance describes CIG project types and the process from project initiation through construction grant award; proposed changes are intended to streamline the process, improve sponsor accountability, and improve readability. The proposals incorporate suggestions received through an earlier Request for Information. Comments are due by November 16, 2026, and the final guidance is intended to take effect immediately upon publication, with no grandfathering for projects currently in the CIG pipeline.

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