FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program
Competitive grants fund public transportation service for Indian reservations and tribal areas under FTA’s Tribal Transit program.
RESTRICTED TO: TRIBAL ENTITIES · STATE LOCAL GOV · NONPROFITS
⚑ Program is specifically for public transportation on Indian reservations/tribal areas; universities are not stated as eligible applicants. · Competitive grant program with FY 2026 funds under ALN 20.509.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
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 20.509.
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst <TribalTransit@dot.gov>
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