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FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity

DOT - Federal Transit Administration

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the Research and legal services sectors, with a focus on Innovation. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 10.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the Research sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive awards totaling up to $10 million in Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. 5312) funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.530. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively to up to two projects to develop and prototype innovative and widely deployable concepts that are intended to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers. Agency: Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst CFDA: 20.530 Eligible Applicants: Eligible lead applicants include: Transit vehicle manufacturers and Transit vehicle component manufacturers. Applicant Types: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Individuals; Small businesses; State governments; City or township governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Cost Sharing: Yes More Info: FTA NOFO Website — https://www.transit.dot.gov/notices-funding/fy-2026-notice-funding-opportunity-bus-safety-accessibility-and-innovation-research Contact: Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst Email: marcel.belanger@dot.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DOT - Federal Transit Administration

DOT - Federal Transit Administration has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Research & Innovation, and Law & Legal Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. You have 60 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DOT - Federal Transit Administration in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to $10,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.