Synopsis

The Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (Partnership) assists in funding eligible projects that reduce the State of Good Repair backlog; improve performance; or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service on the Northeast Corridor.
Response Date	May 05, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jun 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	4,750,212,830
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments, State governments, Special district governments, County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Eligible Applicants i. A State (including the District of Columbia); ii. A group of States; iii. An Interstate Compact; iv. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; v. A political subdivision of a State; vi. Amtrak, acting on its own behalf or under a cooperative agreement with one or more States; vii. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; viii. The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation ; or ix. Any combination of the entities described in (i) through (vii).

Additional Information

Agency Name	DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Link to Additional Information:	FY25-26 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program for projects located on the Northeast Corridor (Partnership-NEC)
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-493-0112

CFDA Program(s)

• 20.340: Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program