# Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement (PRIIA)  Projects for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) (20.524)

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Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement (PRIIA)  Projects for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is run by Department of Transportation. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $742 million in 7 grants, about $106 million per award.

## Objectives

To assist in financing part of the capital and preventive maintenance projects included in the Capital Improvement Program approved by the Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The grants are used to address needed safety improvements including track repairs, train control systems, new rail cars, and escalator repairs.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $148 million | 1 |
| 2022 | $148 million | 2 |
| 2023 | $148 million | 2 |
| 2024 | $148 million | 2 |
| 2025 | $149 million | 2 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | District of Columbia | $742 million |