FR-RLD-26-001: FY26 Atlantic Gateway, Arlington to Alexandria Fourth Track - CMAQ Funds
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 $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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 10, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$56.0 million
- Total funding$56.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 11, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 11, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Only the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Railroad Development awards averaged $39.8 million; this notice allows up to $56.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% 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 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.
Who has won Railroad Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Railroad Development (20.314) awarded $558 million across 14 grant awards, an average of $39.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | District of Columbia | 1 | $292 million |
| Maryland Department of Transportation | Maryland | 1 | $125 million |
| City of Flagstaff | Arizona | 1 | $32.5 million |
| SC Public Railway | South Carolina | 1 | $25.0 million |
| Washington St Department of Transportation | Washington | 1 | $25.0 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-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.
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