The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced $1.5 billion in funding to aid state and local efforts to modernize transit fleets through low- and no-emission buses, the renovation and construction of bus facilities, and to support workforce development. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for two programs, the FTA’s Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program and the FTA’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.
The Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program assists transit agencies in buying and rehabilitating buses, vans, and related equipment, as well as building bus facilities. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides nearly $2 billion through 2026 for the program, and for Fiscal Year 2024, approximately $390 million in grants is authorized.
Eligibility requirements and application instructions can be viewed at GRANTS.GOV. Completed proposals must be submitted at the above website by April 25, 2024.
Additionally, the FTA will facilitate two webinars for potential applicants. The webinars will include eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria and selection considerations, and submission instructions.
- Webinar 1: Thursday, February 22 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. CT. This webinar is a general session for all applicants. REGISTER HERE.
- Webinar 2: Tuesday, March 5 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. CT. This webinar will have a Q&A focused on questions from rural and tribal applicants. REGISTER HERE.
Questions about this funding opportunity should be directed to the Low-No Program staff via email at ftalownobusnofo@dot.gov.