Active - applications open through September 21, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT is accepting applications from eligible Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits for ADA-accessible paratransit vehicles serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. Estimated total program funding is $7,076,820, with no required match. Official Illinois sources conflict on the September 21, 2026 deadline time: the GATA summary lists 4:30 PM, while the attached NOFO states 11:59 PM CST.
Required next actionVerify applicant eligibility and BlackCat requirements, but do not release new applicant outreach while the official deadline is internally inconsistent. GATA lists September 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM, while the attached NOFO states September 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Publication remains active while IDOT clarification is pending.
Active - applications open through October 15, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT is offering $15 million for cooperative transportation programs led by eligible Illinois public transit agencies in partnership with public schools, ROEs, career centers, or public technical education centers. Applications are due October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM; no time zone is published. No match is required.
Required next actionEligible Illinois public transit agencies should identify committed school/ROE/career or technical education partners, confirm BlackCat access, attend or review IDOT technical assistance, and prepare the required scope, need analysis, partner list, support letters, and documented budget.
Active - applications open through October 15, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT is offering $20 million to eligible Illinois public transit agencies to reimburse reduced fares for eligible public-school and career/technical students. Applications are due October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the official sources do not publish a time zone. No match is required.
Required next actionEligible Illinois public transit agencies should confirm BlackCat access, identify school/ROE/career or technical education partners, attend or review IDOT technical assistance, and prepare the required scope, ridership/fare documentation, need analysis, partner list, and support letters.
Active - applications open through October 30, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT has opened a $100 million Statewide Transit Capital Call for Projects for eligible downstate transit participants. Applications close October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the official NOFO does not publish a time zone. No match is required.
Required next actionEligible IDOT transit participants should confirm PCOM standing and BlackCat access, attend or review the October 1 technical-assistance session, prioritize proposed capital projects, and prepare the required independent cost estimate or recent procurement/price-analysis documentation before submission.
