# FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fta-2026-009-tpm-rail-fy-2026-competitive-funding-opportunity-competitive-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362567

> DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $166 million in total. Applications closed on July 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FTA-2026-009-TPM-RAIL |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Transit Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $166 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.525 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligible applicants under this program must be in an urbanized area and eligible for State of Good Repair Formula Funding (Section 5337), which includes States and Local governmental authorities.

## What the grant funds

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $166 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement (Rail) Program.

## Questions people ask

### Is FTA-2026-009-TPM-RAIL still open?

No. It closed on July 6, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program?

DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program?

Closed July 6, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $166 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.