43304 - Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) - Zero and Reduced Fare - FY27
Funding Opportunity Details
Transit Program
Final Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2026 11:59 PM
Status Closed
Posted Date Dec 1, 2025 8:21 AM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 07/01/2026 - 12/31/2036
Award Announcement Date
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity
Program Officer Evan Tuten
Phone (000) 000-0000 x
Description
- TRIP provides funding to transit agencies for the purpose of supporting the deployment of zero fare and/or reduced fare pilot programs designed to support low income communities. These programs will aim at increasing a system’s ridership and accessibility.The following project types are deemed eligible for TRIP Zero and Reduced Fare funding:
- The provision of subsidized or fully free passes to low-income populations
- The elimination of fares on high-capacity corridors, establishing ‘zero fare zones’
- The deployment of an entirely zero fare system
- Fare policy planning
Attachments
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 Transit Grant Application Guidance (Blue Book) | FY27-Transit-Grant-Application-Guidance-Blue-Book.pdf | 1 MB | 11/17/2025 12:17 PM |
Website links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| DRPT Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) Website | https://drpt.virginia.gov/our-grant-programs/transit-ridership-incentive-program-trip/ |
