Closed · FTA-2025-007-TPM-BUS · CFDA 20.526 · Discretionary

Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program

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

up to $39.8M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 14, 2025
Close date
50
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Transit Administration that offered Up to $39,810,323 across 50 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $39.8M
award range
Closed
application status
50
expected awards
20.526
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program - is cataloged under number FTA-2025-007-TPM-BUS and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.526, posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 14, 2025 and last updated on May 15, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $39,810,323. The agency has projected $398.1 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 50 awards. If the agency funds the expected 50 awards from the $398.1 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $8.0 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 14, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $39,810,323

Close Date

July 14, 2025

Posted

May 14, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$398,103,239

Expected Awards

50

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $398 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program 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. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2025-007-TPM-BUS. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time July 14th, 2025.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 07, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Kirsten Wiard-Bauer FTA Office of Program Management

Key Dates

Posted May 14, 2025
Close Date July 14, 2025
Archive Date August 13, 2025
Last Updated May 15, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program", offered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.526. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $398 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program to assist in the financing of buses a...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 14, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $39,810,323. Total estimated funding: $398,103,239. Expected number of awards: 50.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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