Grants for Transit Agencies (2026)
3 open grants name transit agencies as an eligible applicant. The agencies posting the most of them: Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) — Kansas State Infrastructure Bank, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) — Michigan Transportation Fund, U.S. Department of Transportation — RAISE Grants Program. GrantSonar updates these federal, state, and foundation opportunities daily.
This page lists open grants that name transit agencies as an eligible applicant. Grants open to all nonprofits, or to any applicant, are not listed here unless they also name transit agencies. See grants for nonprofits.
What Transit Agencies Should Know About Grants
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Track FTA competitive programs like Capital Investment Grants (CIG), Low or No Emission Vehicle Program, and Buses and Bus Facilities — application windows open annually.
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Leverage your Transit Asset Management (TAM) plan to prioritize capital needs and strengthen competitive applications with data-driven justification.
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Partner with MPOs and state DOTs early — many competitive grants require regional coordination and letters of support from planning agencies.
Open Grants for Transit Agencies
Michigan SIB loans support highway, bridge, transit, aviation, rail freight, and intermodal transportation infrastructure projects. Eligible applicant…
Kansas SIB provides low-cost financing for local governments and transit agencies for transportation infrastructure including road improvements, bridg…
RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) discretionary grants fund major transportation investments including port ac…
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Grants for Transit Agencies: Frequently Asked Questions
How many grants name transit agencies as an eligible applicant right now?
3 open grants name transit agencies as an eligible applicant, from federal, state, and private foundation funders, updated daily by GrantSonar. Grants open to all nonprofits, or to any applicant, are not listed here unless they also name transit agencies.
Which funders post the most grants that name transit agencies?
Among open grants that name transit agencies as an eligible applicant, the most frequent funders right now are Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) — Kansas State Infrastructure Bank, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) — Michigan Transportation Fund, U.S. Department of Transportation — RAISE Grants Program. GrantSonar tracks federal, state, and foundation sources in one place.
What kinds of projects do grants for transit agencies fund?
Grants for transit agencies typically fund program delivery, capacity building, equipment, research, and community or infrastructure projects. Allowable uses and eligibility vary by program, so each grant's guidelines are the final word.
How can transit agencies improve their chances of winning grants?
Transit Agencies improve their odds by defining clear project goals, demonstrating measurable community impact, maintaining sound financial management, and following each application's guidelines closely. GrantSonar helps by surfacing best-fit opportunities and tracking deadlines.
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