Synopsis

This program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.
Response Date	Jun 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jul 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	2,039,246,480
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Special district governments, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, State governments, City or township governments, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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.

Additional Information

Agency Name	DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Link to Additional Information:	FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-493-0112

CFDA Program(s)

• 20.337: Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program