FR-RAE-24-001: FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement 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 $154 million to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $154 million in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 16, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$154 million
- Total funding$154 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 16, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 30, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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 entity implementing an Interstate Rail Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; 7. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; 8. Any Rail Carrier in partnership with at least one of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(H), and 9. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(I).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Restoration and Enhancement awards averaged $20.4 million; this notice allows up to $154 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (95% over five years) went to businesses.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the R&E Program is to provide grants for Initiating, Restoring, or Enhancing Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation operations.
Who has won Restoration and Enhancement grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Restoration and Enhancement (20.324) awarded $81.7 million across 4 grant awards, an average of $20.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | District of Columbia | 2 | $43.5 million |
| Brightline Trains Florida LLC | Florida | 1 | $33.8 million |
| Department of Transportation Connecticut | Connecticut | 1 | $4.4 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-RAE-24-001 still open?
No. It closed on September 30, 2024.
Who can apply for FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program?
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 FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program?
Closed September 30, 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 $154 million each. About $154 million in total across about 6 awards.
Who has won Restoration and Enhancement grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Brightline Trains Florida LLC, Department of Transportation Connecticut. The program made 4 awards worth $81.7 million in that time.
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