Public Transportation grants - state and FTA

TxDOT's Public Transportation Division administers state and Federal Transit Administration grant programs for public transportation. These grants are for specific purposes and have separate eligibility and funding requirements. The Public Transportation Division requests applications for specific grant funding sources through calls for projects.

2026 Coordinated Call for Projects

The Public Transportation Division is requesting applications for the following programs:

• Statewide Planning Assistance Program (49 U.S.C. 5304)
• Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) (49 U.S.C. 5311(b)(3))
• Rural Discretionary Program (49 U.S.C. 3511)
• Intercity Bus Program (ICB) (49 U.S.C. 5311 (f))

The applications are available in IGX starting on October 31, 2025 and must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST on January 23, 2026. Instructions and related information are posted below. The Public Transportation Division (PTN) will offer webinars to provide information on each of the programs and the application process, as outlined in the schedule. Information on how to submit questions can be found in the Coordinated Call instructions document.

• Coordinated Call Instructions
• Multiyear Budget Workbook
• Planning and RTAP Webinar (11/12/2025) – How to Join
• Rural Discretionary and ICB Webinar (11/13/2025) – How to Join
• Master Grant Agreement (Sample)
• FTA Certification and Assurances

• Past calls for projects

Grant programs – general information

• Rural public transportation
• Intercity bus
• Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
• Public transportation planning and research
• Small urban public transportation

For more information, contact us.

To learn more about financial management and analysis, capital project development, operational and service analysis, visit the Transit Technical Services Program page.