Arnold Ventures issues transit RFP
Arnold Ventures released a Transportation RFP seeking research on public transit, passenger rail, and trucking policy impacts on cost and access, with letters of intent due March 27—an opportunity for policy‑focused teams to bid. The scope aligns with analytic work that supports compliance, equity, and funding strategies for agencies facing fiscal pressure. (x.com)
LOI submissions to Arnold Ventures’ Transportation RFP must follow a four-page limit for letters of interest, and references/citations do not count toward that page limit. (arnoldventures.org) Arnold Ventures will notify invited applicants on April 10, 2026, will request full proposals with a May 8, 2026 deadline, and expects to notify awardees on May 26, 2026. (assets.arnoldventures.org) Eligible applicants are U.S.-based organizations required to have an EIN, and Arnold Ventures will accept multiple distinct LOIs from the same organization. (assets.arnoldventures.org) External grant trackers list a target budget around $200,000 per project and typical project durations up to 18 months, while Arnold Ventures’ FAQ clarifies there is no fixed maximum and budgets should be well-justified. (atomgrants.com) Budget or scope questions can be directed to the Transportation RFP team at transportationRFP@arnoldventures.org, per the RFP FAQ. (arnoldventures.org) Applications must be submitted through Arnold Ventures’ proposals portal, which uses the SurveyMonkey Apply system and requires account registration to complete an LOI. (proposals.arnoldventures.org) The RFP explicitly invites proposals tied to federal surface-transportation reauthorization, state DOT reforms, or local/regional agency changes intended to reduce project delivery risk, control costs, and improve outcomes. (assets.arnoldventures.org)
