FTA-2026-009-TPM-RAIL: FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement 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 Transit Administration notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 27, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$166 million
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 6, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 5, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- 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.
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 $166 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement (Rail) Program.
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-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.
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