FR-FSP-26-001: FY25-26 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program for projects located on the Northeast Corridor (Partnership-NEC)
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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 20, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.8 billion
- Total funding$4.8 billion
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 5, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 4, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- 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).
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
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-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.
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