Assistance Listing 20.541
Discretionary Planning Grant Programs
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Federal Transit Administration
Assistance Listing 20.541, “Discretionary Planning Grant Programs,” is a federal program administered by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.541
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- State
- Local
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
- Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
Applicant eligibility varies by program. Please consult the program manager.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range and average of financial assistance varies by program. Contact the program manager listed in this Assistance Listing for specific information.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 20.541. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.541?
20.541 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Discretionary Planning Grant Programs.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 20.541?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: State, Local, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia) and Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.