$1.5B in 2025 FTA Grants
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data-id="content-viewer"><div class="WWZmE"><div type="first" data-hook="rcv-block-first"></div><div class="d-cxn"><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-kbdn4962" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Every year, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) moves billions to modernize public transit, supporting everything from buses and light rail to ferries and trolleys. But not all of that funding comes automatically. A significant portion, like the </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>$1.5 billion currently on the table is competitive</span></strong><span>.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block1"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-unyu8966" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>That means if you're a public transit provider, municipality, or tribal government, now’s your chance. But the process can be daunting.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block2"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-xwjje968" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>I've spent two decades helping agencies unlock FTA</span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span> </span></strong><span>grants, and here's the truth: success isn't about who needs it most. It’s about who’s ready to act, follow the rules, and tell their story clearly.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block3"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-428np972" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Let me walk you through what actually matters—without the federal jargon.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block4"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><div class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-wxgho982" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block5"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><h2 class="H776v Idh0Q _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-p6xuw1000" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true" id="what-do-fta-grants-fund-p6xuw100"></span><span class="KvCkS"><span>What DO FTA Grants Fund?</span></span></h2></div><div type="heading" data-hook="rcv-block6"></div><div 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src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bb668_1e23a0684fa44d67811d2fa656c9d440~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_387,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3bb668_1e23a0684fa44d67811d2fa656c9d440~mv2.png" alt="Zero Emission Transit Fleets" style="width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0" data-pin-url="https://www.grantmanagementassoc.com/post/how-to-navigate-1-5b-in-fta-grants" data-pin-media="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bb668_1e23a0684fa44d67811d2fa656c9d440~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1200,h_627,al_c,q_90/3bb668_1e23a0684fa44d67811d2fa656c9d440~mv2.png" draggable="false" data-ssr-src-done="true" fetchpriority="high" data-load-done=""></wow-image></div></div></div><button class="dwtMs" type="button" data-hook="image-expand-button" aria-label="Expand image"><svg viewBox="0 0 19 19" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="_3-nMI"><path d="M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z" fill="#000" fill-rule="nonzero"></path></svg></button></div><div data-hook="gap-spacer" class="ZF0xZ yGXwy"></div><div class="Hv2-a" id="viewer-6b19y5378" tabindex="-1"><div class="wYlN5"><figcaption class="tGk05" style="padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px"><span>Purchasing or leasing low- and zero-emission transit buses</span></figcaption></div></div><div data-hook="gap-spacer" class="ZF0xZ yGXwy"></div></figure></div></div></div><div type="image" data-hook="rcv-block7"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-qh7jm1002" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>FTA has opened two of its biggest competitive programs for FY 2025:</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block8"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><ul class="O-pRi _3ea47"><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-6ykcn1006" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No)</span></strong></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-mmhwl1009" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (Bus Program)</span></strong></span></p></li></ul></div><div type="bulleted_list" data-hook="rcv-block9"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><div class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-bwwe01011" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block10"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-5djct1062" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Together, they offer over </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>$1.5 billion</span></strong><span> for:</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block11"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><ul class="O-pRi _3ea47"><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-s43v21017" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Purchasing or leasing low- and zero-emission transit buses</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-i6dpr1020" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Upgrading or building bus maintenance and fueling facilities</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-g6a1u1023" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Rehabilitating or expanding your fleet and infrastructure</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-ey96j1026" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Supporting workforce development for new transit technologies</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div type="bulleted_list" data-hook="rcv-block12"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-657pb1028" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>These are capital grants designed to help public systems modernize—whether you're replacing diesel buses, expanding service in rural areas, or upgrading facilities to support electric or hydrogen fleets.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block13"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><div class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-3j5u51091" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block14"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><h2 class="H776v Idh0Q _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-05el61133" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true" id="who-can-apply-05el6113"></span><span class="KvCkS"><span>Who Can Apply?</span></span></h2></div><div type="heading" data-hook="rcv-block15"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-fcl7a1135" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>You're eligible for one or both FTA grants programs if you are:</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block16"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><ul class="O-pRi _3ea47"><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-c0b5m1139" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>A </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>designated recipient</span></strong><span> of FTA funds</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-fwih51144" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>A </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>state or territory</span></strong></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-a8kt51148" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>A </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>local government</span></strong></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-vknc31152" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>A </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>federally recognized Indian tribe</span></strong></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-qtach1156" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>A </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>nonprofit engaged in public transit</span></strong><span> (Bus Program only)</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div type="bulleted_list" data-hook="rcv-block17"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-noz0n1160" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Note: For rural projects (except tribal), your state must submit the application, either individually or as part of a consolidated request.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block18"></div><div 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id="viewer-ohx981232" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block20"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><h2 class="H776v Idh0Q _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-zpqsg1304" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true" id="whats-the-deadline-zpqsg130"></span><span class="KvCkS"><span>What’s the Deadline?</span></span></h2></div><div type="heading" data-hook="rcv-block21"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-n8h171306" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Applications are due July 14, 2025</span></strong><span> at 11:59 PM Eastern.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block22"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-z5uc51309" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>But here’s the real deadline: </span><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>you have about two weeks</span></strong><span> to get under contract with a grant support partner like GMA. We typically need ~30 days for a full application. If you just need review and feedback, we can move faster—but time is tight.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block23"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><div class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-pg5ak1395" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block24"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><h2 class="H776v Idh0Q _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-nnrjz1479" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true" id="what-do-you-need-to-submit-nnrjz147"></span><span class="KvCkS"><span>What Do You Need to Submit?</span></span></h2></div><div type="heading" data-hook="rcv-block25"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-kyfgj1481" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Applications must include:</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block26"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><ul class="O-pRi _3ea47"><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-9f45x1485" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>SF-424 Federal Assistance Form</span></strong></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-n1qel1488" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Supplemental Program Form</span></strong><span> (project narrative, budget, impact)</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-idsvk1492" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan</span></strong><span> (if applicable)</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-lnrad1496" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Letters of financial commitment or match documentation</span></strong></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-0tlcf1499" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Additional planning documents or letters of support</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div type="bulleted_list" data-hook="rcv-block27"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-wzzpk1501" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>We help clients package all of this to align with FTA’s exact scoring criteria—no fluff, no missteps, and no guesswork.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block28"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><div class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-lb6ic1605" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block29"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><h2 class="H776v Idh0Q _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-26zk01709" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true" id="common-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them-26zk0170"></span><span class="KvCkS"><span>Common Pitfalls (And How to Avoid Them)</span></span></h2></div><div type="heading" data-hook="rcv-block30"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-ygehi1711" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>1. Underestimating Workforce Development Requirements: </span></strong><span>If you’re requesting funds for a zero-emission project, 5% of your federal request must go toward workforce training—unless you formally request an exception.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block31"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-ddzri1714" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>2. Ignoring Spare Ratio Rules: </span></strong><span>Fleet expansions must adhere to FTA’s spare ratio policy. If you’re adding vehicles, you'll need to justify the need and align with regional fleet planning guidance.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block32"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-6c0z31717" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>3. Forgetting That Scale Matters: </span></strong><span>You don’t have to ask for the moon. FTA wants to fund a range of projects. If your project is scalable, clearly define what you’d do with full vs. partial funding.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block33"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><div class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-nwp1s2184" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block34"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><h2 class="H776v Idh0Q _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-nhhur2302" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true" id="how-gma-can-help-nhhur230"></span><span class="KvCkS"><span>How GMA Can Help</span></span></h2></div><div type="heading" data-hook="rcv-block35"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-5l4bo2304" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>At GMA, we’ve supported more than $1.5 billion in non-dilutive funding wins. We work with transit agencies, cities, and nonprofit operators to:</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block36"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><ul class="O-pRi _3ea47"><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-b9emz2308" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Validate eligibility</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-u7bhw2311" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Shape winning narratives</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-oiazb2314" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Calculate cost shares and match</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-2ceev2317" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Develop complete application packages</span></span></p></li><li dir="auto" aria-level="1" class="lb1Jq" style="margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="" id="viewer-t4qbd2320" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Align with FTA’s evaluation criteria</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div type="bulleted_list" data-hook="rcv-block37"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-bt2o62322" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Whether you're starting from scratch or refining a near-final draft, we can help.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block38"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><div class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-953x92456" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><br role="presentation"></span></div></div><div type="empty-line" data-hook="rcv-block39"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><h2 class="H776v Idh0Q _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-va87a2590" tabindex="-1"><span aria-hidden="true" id="ready-to-apply-va87a259"></span><span class="KvCkS"><span>Ready to Apply?</span></span></h2></div><div type="heading" data-hook="rcv-block40"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-q16z72592" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>This isn’t just paperwork. These </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.transit.dot.gov/notices-funding/fy-2025-notice-funding-opportunity-low-or-no-emission-grant-program-and-grants" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="PEY94 _4dQlf" data-hook="web-link"><strong style="font-weight:700"><u style="text-decoration:underline"><span>federal transit administration grants</span></u></strong></a><span> are a once-a-year chance to secure major capital support for cleaner, smarter, more equitable transit. Let’s make it happen—together. We’re currently onboarding clients for LoNo and Bus Program support through July 1. If you have a project in mind, let’s talk now.</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block41"></div><div data-breakout="normal"><p class="n58GL wgYGg _3ea47 EsZzH" dir="auto" id="viewer-ax2un2872" tabindex="-1"><span class="HWr-d"><span>Tell Us About Your Project HERE</span></span></p></div><div type="paragraph" data-hook="rcv-block42"></div></div><div type="last" data-hook="rcv-block-last"></div></div></div></div></div></div>
