Tribal Transit Mobility Grant Program

Tribal Transit Mobility Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Amount: Up to US $2,500,000
Last Updated: June 30, 2025

Summary

The Tribal Transit Mobility Grant Program aims to address transportation needs within tribal communities, funded entirely by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. With up to $10 million available per biennium over 16 years, this initiative encourages federally recognized tribes to apply for transit-related projects. Eligible projects include vehicle acquisition, planning, operating assistance, and small construction. Applications should be submitted alongside a duplicate for the Consolidated Grant Program to maximize funding opportunities.

Overview

Tribal Transit Mobility The purpose of the Tribal Transit Mobility Grant program is to provide for the transportation needs of tribal communities. This grant is supported by state funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) (100 percent). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. The Legislature created this program as part of the Move Ahead Washington transportation funding package. Tribal Transit Mobility Grant funding is identified under the spending summary at up to $10 million per biennium for the next 16 years. Tribal Transit Funds WSDOT anticipates that approximately $10 million will be available for this application cycle.WSDOT will submit a list of recommended projects for funding to the Legislature by September 1, 2024.WSDOT strongly encourages applicants to the Tribal Transit Mobility Grant Program to also complete a duplicate application for the Consolidated Grant Program. This ensures your application will be evaluated for the greatest number of potential funding options.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicantsFederally recognized tribes.Eligible projectsGrants for federally recognized tribes may be for transit-related purposes.New applicants may only propose two-year projects. Applicants that have already received WSDOT grant funding may propose two- or four-year projects. Examples of eligible project types include:Vehicles and equipmentProjects that purchase assets such as vehicles, equipment, technology, and bus shelters.PlanningProjects such as feasibility studies, coordination, or other planning activities that address the needs of applicants and the communities they serve. Examples may include but are not limited to transit feasibility studies, service planning, capital asset assessment, and zero-emission fleet transition planning.OperatingProjects directly related to system operation and maintenance such as operating assistance for public transportation services, operating assistance for paratransit/special needs transportation services, and feeder-bus service for the intercity network. Building and vehicle maintenance costs are eligible operating expenses. This may also include training related to new transportation technologies and other transportation-related opportunities.Mobility managementProjects focused on information services that help providers and passengers coordinate and understand available options. Mobility management also includes short-range planning, management activities, or activities for improving coordination among public transportation providers and other transportation services. Small constructionConstruction project requests up to $2.5 million per application, such as bus stop upgrades, a new facility roof, or a small park and ride.

Ineligibility

Large construction projects and ferry vessel purchases are not eligible.