FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity
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
Eligible lead applicants include: Transit vehicle manufacturers and Transit vehicle component manufacturers.
- Private institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Individuals
- County governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Application requirements
- 1Apply through Grants.gov (SAM.gov registration required).
- 2Cost sharing / matching funds required.
How to apply
Apply online at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363372 via Grants.gov. Agency contact: Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst — [email protected].