FY25-26 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program for projects located on the Northeast Corridor (Partnership-NEC)

DOT-FRA Posted FR-FSP-26-001

Description

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.

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).
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$4,750,212,830.00
Total Estimated Funding
$4,750,212,830.00
Expected Awards
5
Key Dates
Posted
April 20, 2026
Closes
May 5, 2026
Archive Date
June 4, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Agency Code
DOT-FRA
Funding Instrument
Other