# FY22-23 Interstate Rail Compacts Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-irc-23-001-fy22-23-interstate-rail-compacts-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348188

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $5.8 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $5.8 million in total. Applications closed on July 10, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-IRC-23-001 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 10, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $5.8 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $5.8 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.328 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Entities implementing Interstate Rail Compacts pursuant to section 410 of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Reform Act of 1997 (49 U.S.C. 24101 note) are eligible applicants under this notice. Under section 410, Congress granted advance consent to States to enter into Interstate Rail Compacts in order to promote intercity passenger rail service. Entities implementing Interstate Rail Compacts means an existing entity, such as a commission, that has been established by member states to implement the Interstate Rail Compact.

## What the grant funds

The IRC Program provides financial assistance to entities implementing Interstate Rail Compacts pursuant to section 410 of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (49 U.S.C. 24101). The purpose of the Program is to improve, promote, and develop intercity passenger rail service, including activities related to the financing of such service, and to encourage multi-state grant applications.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-IRC-23-001 still open?

No. It closed on July 10, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY22-23 Interstate Rail Compacts Grant Program?

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY22-23 Interstate Rail Compacts Grant Program?

Closed July 10, 2023. 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 $5.8 million each. About $5.8 million in total across about 10 awards.