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The Transit Award Management System (TrAMS)

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TrAMS Overview

The Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) is FTA’s web-based grant management tool that allows recipients to apply for federal funds, manage their programs in accordance with federal requirements, and enable FTA to review, approve, control, and oversee how funds are used.

Operating Status: Open.

TrAMS is open for FY 2026. Financial and non-financial functions are available to TrAMS users.

What’s New

  • On October 1st, FTA recipients responsible for submitting Federal Financial Reports (FFR) in TRAMS will see an enhanced report layout that includes new period of performance fields, new text explanations, validations, and additional information.

Apportionments

View the reference tables that list the apportionment amounts loaded into TrAMS for award and obligation.

Certifications & Assurances

Contact the TrAMS Help Desk with any questions.
 

Last updated: Tuesday, November 4, 2025