Rail Grant Deadline Quietly Pushed Back Three Days
Published Date: 6/17/2026
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Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration is giving more time to apply for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 rail safety and improvement grants by extending the deadline from June 22 to June 25, 2026. This means rail projects and safety upgrades can get a little extra time to secure funding. If you want to apply, make sure to submit your complete application by the new deadline through Grants.gov!
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