FR-FSP-24-003: FY24 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT - Federal Railroad Administration notices from 2024.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $1.1 billion to state and local governments. It expected to make about 50 awards. Applications closed on December 16, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 30, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.1 billion
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 30, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 16, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 15, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible Applicants include: 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 one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. Amtrak, acting on its own behalf or under a cooperative agreement with one or more States; 7. A Federally recognized Indian Tribe; and 8. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (7).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail awards averaged $150 million; this notice allows up to $1.1 billion per award.
- Most of the program's money (51% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This program funds capital projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve performance, or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service.
Who has won Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (20.326) awarded $17 billion across 114 grant awards, an average of $150 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | District of Columbia | 21 | $8.3 billion |
| Gateway Development Commission | New York | 1 | $2.8 billion |
| NV Department of Transportation | Nevada | 2 | $2.7 billion |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 3 | $1.5 billion |
| Department of Transportation Connecticut | Connecticut | 6 | $777 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FR-FSP-24-003 still open?
No. It closed on December 16, 2024.
Who can apply for FY24 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program?
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY24 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program?
Closed December 16, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.1 billion each.
Who has won Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Gateway Development Commission, NV Department of Transportation. The program made 114 awards worth $17 billion in that time.
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