FY25-26 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program for projects located on the Northeast Corridor (Partnership-NEC)
This grant funds projects to upgrade, improve, or expand intercity passenger rail service and reduce repair backlogs on the Northeast Corridor.
Funder: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Due Dates: May 5, 2026 (applications due by 05:00 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,750,212,830 total program funding; individual awards may range up to the full ceiling; expected ~5 awards; cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports projects that reduce the State of Good Repair backlog, improve rail performance, or expand/establish new intercity passenger rail service on the Northeast Corridor.
Description
This opportunity funds projects under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program, specifically for initiatives located on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The program aims to address the backlog of repairs and upgrades (State of Good Repair), enhance the performance of existing rail services, and support the expansion or establishment of new intercity passenger rail services along the NEC. Eligible projects may include infrastructure improvements, equipment upgrades, or service expansions that contribute to improved safety, reliability, and connectivity of the NEC rail network.
