Public Transportation Programs

TxDOT's Public Transportation Division administers state and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 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.

Current Calls for Projects

2022 Coordinated Call for Projects

The Public Transportation Division requests applications for the following programs.

• Planning Assistance (49 U.S.C. 5304)
• Rural Transit Assistance Program (49 U.S.C. 5311(b)(3))
• Rural Discretionary (49 U.S.C. 3511)
• Intercity Bus (49 U.S.C. 5311 (f))
• Urban Fleet Replacement Flexed Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (49 U.S.C. § 5307)

The applications are available in eGrants starting on Nov. 12, 2021. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST on Feb. 4, 2022. Below are links to instructions and related information. 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 below. Applicants are able to ask questions during the webinars and can submit written questions, which PTN will post responses to on the TxDOT website. See the Instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions.

The Intercity Bus (ICB) program has a unique focus for this Call for Projects with priorities aligned to the recent Texas ICB Strategic Direction Report and the Intercity Bus Study. For more information on either item visit our ICB website.

eGrants Questions? Email us

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.