Secretary Duffy has revamped grant criteria to prioritize American families using public transit

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $610 million to invest in America's bus service network. Under President Trump's America First agenda, Secretary Duffy is delivering modern and family-friendly transportation options that will improve the quality of life for Americans.

"Every day, millions of American families rely on buses to get around their communities," said FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill. "That's why the Trump Administration is laser-focused on delivering reliable and modern bus infrastructure that will serve Americans for years to come."

Additional Information:

Jointly referred to as the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs, this NOFO provides funding for the following purposes:

• Approximately $21 million to support transit agencies in buying, leasing, and rehabilitating buses and vans, and building bus facilities.
• Approximately $589 million to support transit agencies in buying or leasing low-emission or no-emission buses, purchasing equipment, and constructing supporting facilities. For these funds, FTA intends to prioritize low-emission projects over zero-emission projects, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the application criteria. Applicants are encouraged to submit eligible projects as soon as possible and must do so by September 21, 2026.

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