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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-fsp-26-001-fy25-26-federal-state-partnership-for-intercity-passenger/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361971

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $4.8 billion to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $4.8 billion in total. Applications closed on May 5, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-FSP-26-001 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 5, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4.8 billion |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $4.8 billion |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.340 |

## Who can apply

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

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).

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-FSP-26-001 still open?

No. It closed on May 5, 2026.

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

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

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

Closed May 5, 2026. 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 $4.8 billion each. About $4.8 billion in total across about 5 awards.