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Discretionary Planning Grant Programs
Federal · FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION · #20.541
Discretionary Planning Grant Programs support planning activities and technical studies to improve public transportation systems, facilities, services, access, and ridership. Individual programs may have a different focus and range of planning activities; however, all aim to improve public transportation through better planning. This Assistance Listing 20.541 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.505, please refer to former ALN 20.505 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.541 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
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Discretionary Planning Grant Programs support planning activities and technical studies to improve public transportation systems, facilities, services, access, and ridership. Individual programs may have a different focus and range of planning activities; however, all aim to improve public transportation through better planning. This Assistance Listing 20.541 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.505, please refer to former ALN 20.505 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.541 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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