FY 2026 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning

Background
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $28.5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding. The Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning supports FTA’s mission of improving public transportation for America’s communities by providing funding to local communities to integrate land use and transportation planning around a new fixed guideway or core capacity improvement project.

The program aims to enhance economic development, ridership, multimodal connectivity, accessibility, and transit access for pedestrian and bicycle traffic while fostering private sector engagement and identifying infrastructure needs.

Grant Details
The tasks/services to be completed under the contract include:
1. Comprehensive or site-specific planning that examines ways to improve economic development and ridership;
2. Fostering multimodal connectivity and accessibility;
3. Improving transit access for pedestrian and bicycle traffic;
4. Engaging the private sector;
5. Identifying infrastructure needs;
6. Enabling mixed-use development near transit stations.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include local governments, regional transportation authorities, and other public entities involved in transportation planning and development.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant will extend from the award date through the completion of the project, with specific timelines outlined in individual grant agreements.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is approximately $28.5 million, with individual grant awards varying based on project scope and community needs.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in local communities across the United States that are implementing new fixed guideway or core capacity improvement projects.