March 11, 2026

The Oregon Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for Phase 2 of the 2027–2028 Competitive Transit Grant program which provides federal and state funding for capital and operations projects to maintain and improve Oregon’s public transportation system.  

Total funding available: 

• Federal Transit Administration Section 5339(a) Buses and Bus Facilities Grant: $4.4 million
• Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Intercommunity Discretionary Grant: $8.2 million 
• Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Discretionary Grant: $9 million 

Funding sources:  

• Federal Transit Administration Section 5339(a) Buses and Bus Facilities small urban and rural apportionments 
• Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Discretionary 
• Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Intercommunity 

Phase 2: Grant application timeline 

• Open for applications: March 11, 2026 
• Initial application due: April 20, 2026  
• Final application due: June 15, 2026  
• Apply here. 

Phase 1: Is still open through April 3, 2026 and provides federal funding to replace and purchase buses.

Applicant Support 

• Training Webinar: March 12, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 AM | Register Here
• Drop-in Q&A: March 18, 2026 | 9:30–10:30 AM | Join Here 
• Access Guidance Manual & Application Instructions 

Questions?

• Email Bobbi Jean Cummiskey and your Regional Transit Coordinator.  
• To learn more about eligibilities and requirements visit our website for details.