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FY26 Tribal Transit Program NOFO

Posted: 6/5/2026

On May 27, the Federal Transit Administration published the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026 Tribal Transit Program (TTP), allocating $18.95M for federally recognized tribes and Alaskan native villages for capital, operating, and planning activities. 

TTP funding helps tribes meet the needs of young families, senior citizens, and people with disabilities living in Indian Country.  

Eligible Projects Include:

  • New transit vehicles to transport commuters
  • Upgraded bus facilities with state-of-the-art technologies
  • Expanded transit services to reach more communities

There is no local match requirement for operating, capital, or planning projects under this program. All projects are eligible to be awarded at 100% Federal share.

Applications must be submitted by August 25, 2026. Learn More

Summary: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program Fiscal Year  2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity | FTA

About the TTP

The Tribal Transit Program (TTP), also referred to as the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program, provides funds for planning, public transportation capital projects, operating costs, job access reverse commute projects, and the acquisition of public transportation service to tribes located in rural areas (those with a population under 50,000).

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