FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: All Stations Accessibility Program
Posted: Mar 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 05/01/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$686,000,000
Expected Number of Awards
20
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
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.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 20.533 - All Stations Accessibility Program
Contact Information
Agency: Johnita S Glover
Transportation Program Analyst
Contact: Johnita S Glover
Transportation Program Analyst
Email: Thomas.Wilson@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-9833
Thomas Wilson
FTA Office of Program Management
Thomas.Wilson@dot.gov
FTA Office of Program Management
Thomas.Wilson@dot.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Mar 02, 2026 09:00:20 AM EST
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