FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project
This grant funds the Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project to improve safety, visibility, and aesthetics by installing new LED lighting on the historic station’s exterior.
Funder: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Due Dates: July 7, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $5,000,000 total funding | 1 anticipated award | No cost sharing required
Summary: Supports upgrades to exterior lighting at Washington Union Station to enhance safety, lighting quality, and the public experience; only the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation is eligible.
Key Information: Only the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation may apply.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for the Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail – Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) program. The grant supports construction activities to improve the exterior lighting of Washington Union Station’s historic facade, focusing on enhancing public safety, lighting uniformity, the overall public experience, and the station’s visual identity. Planned improvements include new LED fixtures at the main entrance facing Columbus Circle, upgraded lighting along the exterior colonnade, and targeted spotlights for architectural features and statues.
