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Competitive Discretionary Grant Programs

Accepting Applications

Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program

***Note updates to FSP-National NOFO application deadline and funding amount***

Over $13.5 billion in funding is now available for capital projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve performance, or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service, including privately operated intercity passenger rail service, if an eligible applicant is involved.

For projects not located on the Northeast Corridor (FSP-National):

For projects located on the Northeast Corridor (FSP-NEC):

To view presentation materials for the recent Federal-State Partnership Program outreach events, visit FRA's Webinars webpage, Grants & Loans drop-down.

Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) Program 

This program was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to guide the development of new and enhanced intercity passenger rail services that will help bolster economic growth throughout the United States. The deadline for applications to the program has been extended from no later than 5 p.m. ET, March 20, 2023, to no later than 5 p.m. ET, March 27, 2023, due to a technical issue preventing applications from being received on the original date. See the original and amended Corridor ID Program notices in the Federal Register for more information.

 

 

Not Accepting Applications

    Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program (FY 2017 – 2022)

    The CRISI program provides funding for capital projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems in terms of safety, efficiency, or reliability.  

    Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grants  (FY 2017 – 2021)

    This USDOT-wide program provides funding for highway and freight projects of national or regional significance. USDOT seeks INFRA applications for projects that apply innovative technology, delivery, or financing methods with proven outcomes to deliver projects in a cost-effective manner. INFRA was previously known as the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) Grant Program (FY 2016).

    Interstate Rail Compact Grant Program

    This program provides financial assistance to entities implementing interstate rail compacts pursuant to section 410 of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997. 

    Magnetic Levitation Deployment Grants Program (FY 2015, FY 2019, and  FY 2020)

    This program provides funding for the preconstruction planning activities and capital costs of viable, existing Maglev projects.

    Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant Program 

    This USDOT-wide grant opportunity provides funding for major infrastructure projects of regional or national significance. The opportunity combines the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) program, the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program, and the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (RURAL) under a single Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to streamline the funding process for State, regional, and local governments.  Applicants can apply through one application and a common set of criteria.  The Department will make awards under the three grant programs consistent with each grant program’s statutory language and will focus on supporting projects that improve safety, economic competitiveness, equity, and climate and sustainability. 

    Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program

    This program provides funding for highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects that focus on improving the safety and mobility of people and goods.  For more information about this program, please see the FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.

    • To view presentation materials for the July 14, 2022, Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar, visit FRA's Webinars webpage.

    Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants (FY 2022)

    This USDOT-wide program provides funding for road, rail, transit, and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives. Projects are evaluated on merit criteria that include safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, economic competitiveness, state of good repair, innovation, and partnership. For more information about this program, please see USDOT’s RAISE Discretionary Grants webpage. RAISE was previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Program and the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Program (FY 2009 – 2020). Since 2009, USDOT has awarded over $9.9 billion in grants under these programs to projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

    Restoration and Enhancement Grants Program (FY 2017 – 2020)

    This program provides funding for operating assistance grants for initiating, restoring, or enhancing intercity passenger rail transportation.

    Last updated: Tuesday, March 21, 2023