The Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Grant Program is offering vital financial support to advance intercity rail passenger transportation operations. This department’s program is specifically designed to fund projects focused on initiating new services, restoring existing lines, or significantly enhancing the quality and reach of current intercity rail operations. The grant’s core purpose is to foster a more efficient, accessible, and expanded rail network for passengers across the country. Successful proposals will contribute directly to modernizing and strengthening public transportation infrastructure, improving connectivity for communities. Interested parties should prepare their applications, as the closing date for submissions is September 30, 2024. This grant is for the comprehensive development and improvement of essential rail services.
Opportunity ID: 355408
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RAE-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.324 — Restoration and Enhancement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Ceiling: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia); 2. A group of States; 3. An entity implementing an Interstate Rail Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; 7. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; 8. Any Rail Carrier in partnership with at least one of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(H), and 9. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(I). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the R&E Program is to provide grants for Initiating, Restoring, or Enhancing Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Sep 16, 2024 | |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ||
| Jul 16, 2024 | ||
| Jul 16, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RAE-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.324 — Restoration and Enhancement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Ceiling: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia); 2. A group of States; 3. An entity implementing an Interstate Rail Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; 7. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; 8. Any Rail Carrier in partnership with at least one of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(H), and 9. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(I). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the R&E Program is to provide grants for Initiating, Restoring, or Enhancing Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RAE-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.324 — Restoration and Enhancement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Ceiling: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia); 2. A group of States; 3. An entity implementing an Interstate Rail Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; 7. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; 8. Any Rail Carrier in partnership with at least one of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(H), and 9. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(I). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the R&E Program is to provide grants for Initiating, Restoring, or Enhancing Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RAE-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.324 — Restoration and Enhancement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Ceiling: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia); 2. A group of States; 3. An entity implementing an Interstate Rail Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; 7. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; 8. Any Rail Carrier in partnership with at least one of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(H), and 9. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(I). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the R&E Program is to provide grants for Initiating, Restoring, or Enhancing Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RAE-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.324 — Restoration and Enhancement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Ceiling: | $153,845,680 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia); 2. A group of States; 3. An entity implementing an Interstate Rail Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; 7. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation; 8. Any Rail Carrier in partnership with at least one of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(H), and 9. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (6), consistent with 49 U.S.C. 22908(a)(1)(I). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the R&E Program is to provide grants for Initiating, Restoring, or Enhancing Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation operations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.324 | FR-RAE-24-001-111920 | FY21-24 Restoration and Enhancement Grant Program | PKG00287378 | Jul 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355408 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355408 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
355408 FRA-1.0.pdf
355408 FRA_F_251-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
355408 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355408 SF424B-1.1.pdf
355408 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
355408 SF424D-1.1.pdf
355408 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355408 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355408 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf