# FY26 Atlantic Gateway, Arlington to Alexandria Fourth Track - CMAQ Funds

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-rld-26-001-fy26-atlantic-gateway-arlington-to-alexandria-fourth-track/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363798

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $56.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $56.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 11, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-RLD-26-001 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 11, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $56.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $56.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.314 |

## Who can apply

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

Only the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The Project includes the construction of approximately six miles of new fourth track on the CSX Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Subdivision, primarily on the east side of the right-of-way.

## Questions people ask

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

No. It closed on September 11, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY26 Atlantic Gateway, Arlington to Alexandria Fourth Track - CMAQ Funds?

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 FY26 Atlantic Gateway, Arlington to Alexandria Fourth Track - CMAQ Funds?

Closed September 11, 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 $56.0 million each. About $56.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Railroad Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Maryland Department of Transportation, City of Flagstaff. The program made 14 awards worth $558 million in that time.