The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering approximately $197 million in competitive funding for its Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program (RAIL) for Fiscal Year 2024. These funds, from the Section 5337 State of Good Repair Program, are designed to assist States and local governmental authorities. The grant specifically supports capital projects focused on replacing rail rolling stock. This competitive opportunity aims to facilitate critical infrastructure upgrades and improve the state of public transportation. Eligible entities are encouraged to apply for this essential support to modernize their rail fleets, enhancing nationwide service reliability and safety.
Opportunity ID: 350532
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2024-002-TPM-RAIL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program (RAIL) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.525 — State of Good Repair Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $196,906,663 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this program are those eligible for Section 5337 funds. This eligibility is composed of States and local governmental authorities located in Urbanized Areas (UZA) with fixed guideway or high intensity motorbus systems in revenue for at least seven (7) years. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $197 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Section 5337 State of Good Repair Program funds (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance #20.525) authorized for competitively selected rail vehicle replacement projects. As required by Federal public transportation law and subject to appropriations, funds will be awarded competitively to States and local governmental authorities to assist in the funding of capital projects to replace rail rolling stock. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Funding Notices |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Donna Iken
Phone 202–366–8076 email Donna.Iken@dot.gov Email:Donna.Iken@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 350532 Full Announcement-FTA-2024-002-TPM-RAIL -> FY24-Rail-Vehicle-Replacement Program-Supplemental-Form.pdf
Folder 350532 Full Announcement-FTA-2024-002-TPM-RAIL -> FRN_2023-22419.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Donna Iken Phone 202–366–8076 email Donna.Iken@dot.gov Email: Donna.Iken@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.525 | FTA-2024-002-TPM-RAIL | FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Rail Vehicle Replacement Grant Program (RAIL) | PKG00283409 | Oct 10, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350532 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
350532 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
350532 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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