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Ryplle ID RYP-0091Last verified Aug 28, 2026

FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity

DOT - Federal Transit Administration

Funding range
$0 – $10M
Application window
Opens: Not listed
Closes: September 28, 2026
Applications Status:Open
Location
National
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About this grant

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive awards totaling up to $10 million in Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. 5312) funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.530. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively to up to two projects to develop and prototype innovative and widely deployable concepts that are intended to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Individuals; For profit organizations other than small businesses; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

  • Business
  • Student
  • Individual
  • Nonprofit

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