Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Buses and Bus Facilities Program

Background
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), announces the availability of approximately $398 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program. The goal of this program is to assist in financing capital projects related to buses and bus facilities. This includes replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, as well as rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities.

Grant Details
The grant will support various tasks and services including:
1. Financing for the replacement of existing buses.
2. Rehabilitation of current bus fleets.
3. Purchase or lease of new buses and related equipment.
4. Rehabilitation, purchase, construction, or leasing of bus-related facilities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state and local governmental authorities, public transportation agencies, and other entities that provide public transportation services.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant is expected to span from the award date until project completion, with proposals due by July 14th, 2025.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is approximately $398 million with individual awards varying based on project scope and funding requests.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for performance are expected to be within jurisdictions that operate public transportation services.