Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant
The Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant provides financial assistance to purchase a transit vehicle to enhance Tribal transit programs in Greater Minnesota. This capital grant program supports replacement and/or expansion of transit vehicles. State funding will be used for this grant opportunity administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Timeline
- Oct. 1, 2026: Application period opens
- Nov. 17, 2026: Applications deadline
- Jan. 1, 2027 (or before): Selected projects published
Eligibility
Organization eligibility
- Eligible applicant: Tribal Governments receiving operating funds from Federal Transit Administration in Greater Minnesota is eligible to receive financial assistance through this grant opportunity.
- Eligible activity: capital assistance to purchase public transit vehicles.
To be eligible, applicants must have an FTA-approved Transit Asset Management plan and clearly describe their vehicle capital need.
Vehicle eligibility
Eligible projects are limited to vans, minivans, and Class 300, 400 and 500 size vehicles. Vehicles that are proposed to be equipped with a lift assist compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will receive additional points.
- Expansion vehicles (also described as "New"): Any vehicle that is not under a current grant agreement with MnDOT.
- Replacement vehicles: Any vehicles to replace a vehicle or is currently funded under a FTA funds.
Application period
This solicitation is open. Applications are due November 17, 2026.
After you apply
- We'll publish selected projects on or before Jan. 1, 2027
- We'll contact awardees with instructions to enter into a grant agreement.