FTA Offers $166 Million for New Rail Vehicles
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Transit Administration is offering about $166 million in grants to help transit agencies replace old rail vehicles in 2026. If you run or work with public rail transit, now’s the time to apply before the July 6 deadline. This funding will boost safer, newer trains and improve rides for everyone!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Approximately $166M Rail Replacement Grants
The Federal Transit Administration is offering approximately $166 million in competitive grants for Fiscal Year 2026 to help transit agencies replace old rail vehicles. This funding is for the Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program and is intended to support safer, newer trains and improve rides for transit riders.
Application Deadline and Submission Rules
To apply for the FY 2026 rail vehicle replacement funding, complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the GRANTS.GOV "APPLY" function by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on July 6, 2026. Mail and fax submissions will not be accepted.
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