State grantVirginia
MERIT (Making Efficient and Responsible Investments in Transit) Grant Programs
Offered by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
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- Who can apply
- Public transportation operators and agencies in Virginia, including transit and commuter assistance agencies.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Due Feb 1, 2027Opens December 1, 2026Annual application period runs December 1 – February 1 for the following fiscal year; pre-applications accepted beginning October 1.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) administers the MERIT program, a statewide grants program providing financial assistance to support public transportation services throughout Virginia. It includes individually administered programs such as Operating Assistance, Capital Assistance, Demonstration Project Assistance, Technical Assistance, and the Public Transportation Workforce Development Program. The annual grant application period runs from December 1 to February 1 for the following fiscal year, with pre-applications accepted beginning October 1.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are public transportation operators and agencies in Virginia, including transit agencies and commuter assistance agencies. The Workforce Development Program supports hiring apprentices for careers in public transportation.
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