Closed · FTA-2018-005-TPM-BUS · CFDA 20.526 · Discretionary

5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $36.6M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 6, 2018
Close date
150
Expected awards

The verdict

5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Transit Administration that offered Up to $36,630,000 across 150 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number. PlainGrants indexes 196 other opportunities from DOT - Federal Transit Administration.

up to $36.6M
award range
Closed
application status
150
expected awards
20.526
CFDA program

Archived opportunity record

5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities I… is closed (last close August 6, 2018). The parent program page for CFDA 20.526 is the reliable place to catch re-announcements. DOT - Federal Transit Administration still indexes 196 other opportunities here.

According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.

Deadline tracker

Application window closed

Closed August 6, 2018

Posted Jun 21 Closes Aug 6

Est. Total Funding

$366,300,000

Expected Awards

150

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the 5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program (Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program). The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $366.3 million of Fiscal Year 2018 funds for buses, bus facilities, and bus equipment. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2018-005-TPM-BUS. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 6, 2018. Summary: The purpose of the Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities.

Multi-door applicant board · 5 Grants.gov types

Grants.gov prints 5 distinct applicant types for 5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities I… (State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Federally recognized tribal governments; +1 more). Filter fit against the official announcement before drafting. Applicant cost-sharing is required on the Grants.gov extract. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity code maps to Transportation (T). 27 other DOT - Federal Transit Administration listings share this eligibility-code string (14% of 197).

Code 00
State governments
Code 01
County governments
Code 02
City or township governments
Code 07
Federally recognized tribal governments
Code 25
Others (see official listing text)

Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Mark G. Bathrick Office of Program Management 202-366-9955

What to do next

5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities I… is closed; use the parent program and agency catalog for the next funding cycle.

  • Parent CFDA 20.526 may publish future NOFOs under the same assistance listing. Open program
  • Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants indexes 2 Grants.gov listings in this extract. Program profile
  • DOT - Federal Transit Administration lists 196 other indexed opportunities on PlainGrants. Agency catalog

Opportunity deadlines and eligibility change on Grants.gov; PlainGrants mirrors the extract and is not the submission system.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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