FTA-2024-002-TPM-RAIL: FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program (RAIL)
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 Transit Administration notices from 2023.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $197 million in total. Applications closed on December 18, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 10, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$197 million
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | October 10, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 18, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 17, 2024 |
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 under this program are those eligible for Section 5337 funds. This eligibility is composed of States and local governmental authorities located in Urbanized Areas (UZA) with fixed guideway or high intensity motorbus systems in revenue for at least seven (7) years.
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 Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $197 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Section 5337 State of Good Repair Program funds (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance #20.525) authorized for competitively selected rail vehicle replacement projects. As required by Federal public transportation law and subject to appropriations, funds will be awarded competitively to States and local governmental authorities to assist in the funding of capital projects to replace rail rolling stock.
Who has won State of Good Repair Grants Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State of Good Repair Grants Program (20.525) awarded $19 billion across 455 grant awards, an average of $41.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 14 | $6.4 billion |
| Chicago Transit Authority | Illinois | 5 | $1.1 billion |
| Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | Massachusetts | 12 | $929 million |
| New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey | 8 | $862 million |
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | District of Columbia | 4 | $833 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 FTA-2024-002-TPM-RAIL still open?
No. It closed on December 18, 2023.
Who can apply for FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program (RAIL)?
DOT - Federal Transit 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 FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program (RAIL)?
Closed December 18, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $197 million in total across about 3 awards.
Who has won State of Good Repair Grants Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The program made 455 awards worth $19 billion in that time.
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