Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Program
This grant provides funding to Amtrak in 2026 to enhance security and protect critical rail infrastructure and passengers from terrorism.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: July 24, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $9,500,000 total; 1 anticipated award; period of performance: 3 years.
Summary: Provides funding to Amtrak to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism.
Key Information: Only Amtrak is eligible; subawards are not permitted.
Description
This program is designed to enhance the security and resilience of the nation’s intercity passenger rail infrastructure, specifically by providing funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). The funds support projects that protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism. The grant is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA’s broader focus on transportation infrastructure security, aiming to address current and emerging threats, including terrorism and cyberattacks, through planning, equipment, training, and operational activities.
