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transportation · DOT-FRA

FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration · FR-CRS-26-001

Closed

Award Range

$0$2039.2M

Total Program Funding

$2039.2M

Expected Awards

130

Deadline

June 25, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program. DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. This program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. up to $2,039,246,480 per award; $2,039,246,480 total program funding; ~130 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, For-profit organizations, County governments, Small businesses, Other eligible entities (+6 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Eligible Applicants: 1
  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2026-06-25

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

This program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicants: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia). 2. A group of States. 3. An Interstate Compact. 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States. 5. A political subdivision of a State. 6. Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides intercity rail passenger transportation (as rail carrier and intercity rail passenger transportation are defined in section 24102). 7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad, including any holding company of a Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as those terms are defined in section 20102). 8. An association representing 1 or more railroads described in paragraph (7). 9. A federally recognized Indian Tribe. 10. Any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least 1 of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5). 11. The Transportation Research Board and any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs. 12. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research. 13. A non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of rail carriers or rail carrier contractors.

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsSmall BusinessesOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$2039.2M
Total Program Funding
$2039.2M
Expected Number of Awards
130
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: April 20, 2026
Application Deadline: June 25, 2026 (0 days remaining)

No Explanation

Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

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Ready to apply?

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