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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility Program

ID: FTA-2026-001-TPM-ASAP • Type: Posted
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Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $686 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) under Assistance Listing Number 20.533. This is an initial announcement for the FY 2025 and FY 2026 rounds of this program. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under Division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58) for capital and planning projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for people with disabilities.

Background
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $686 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). This program is established under Assistance Listing Number 20.533 and aims to enhance the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems for people with disabilities, as mandated by Federal public transportation law and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58).

Grant Details
Funds will be awarded competitively for capital and planning projects that upgrade accessibility in public transportation systems. Eligible projects must align with the goals outlined in Division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state and local governmental authorities, transit agencies, and other entities that operate public transportation systems. The program specifically targets projects that improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Grant Value
$686 million is available for competitive grants under this program, with individual grant awards varying based on project scope and funding requests.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for grant performance are not detailed in the provided text.
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Overview

Agency
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) [DOT]
Category of Funding
Transportation
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
20.533 - All Stations Accessibility Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/2/26 Federal Transit Administration posted grant opportunity FTA-2026-001-TPM-ASAP for FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility Program with funding of $686.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 20.533 All Stations Accessibility Program. It is expected that 20 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
March 2, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 1, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 48 Days
Last Updated
March 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
May 31, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
City or township governments
County governments
State governments
Additional Info
Eligible applicants includes transit operators that are designated recipients for FTA funds that operate or allocate funds to legacy (i.e. pre-ADA) rail public transportation systems; and, ALL States (including territories and Washington, D.C.) must operate or financially support legacy rail public transportation systems and corresponding legacy stations or facilities.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$686,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
20

Contacts

Contact
Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst
Contact Email
thomas.wilson@dot.gov   Profile
Email Description
FTA Office of Program Management
Contact Phone
(202) 366-9833
Additional Information
FTA NOFO Website
Additional Information Site
https://www.transit.dot.gov/notices-funding/fy-2026-notice-funding-opportunity-all-stations-accessibility-program

Documents

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