FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Federal Transit Administration is seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program to support public transportation innovation. Selected recipients will develop and prototype innovative, widely deployable concepts designed to make transit buses safer for operators and vulnerable road users, as well as safer and more accessible for passengers. Applicants must possess the legal, financial, and technical capabilities to administer Federal funds, and project teams must prominently feature a transit vehicle manufacturer. The agency expects to award up to two cooperative agreements from a total funding pool of $10 million, and applications must be submitted by the closing date of September 28, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible, applicants must have sufficient legal, financial, and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. Teams must include a TVM in a prominent role.
Grant Documents
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