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Find similar grantsFY 2026 Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program is sponsored by DOT Federal Transit Administration. Offers competitive grants for the replacement of rail vehicles to improve transit services and safety.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program Agency: DOT - Federal Transit Administration Assistance Listings: 20. 525 -- State of Good Repair Grants Program Last Updated: May 27, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $166 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement (Rail) Program. Eligible applicants under this program must be in an urbanized area and eligible for State of Good Repair Formula Funding (Section 5337), which includes States and Local governmental authorities.
Grantor contact information FTA Office of Program Management FTARailVehicleReplacement@dot. gov File name Description Last updated 2026-10532. pdf Federal Register Notice May 27, 2026 10:29 AM UTC FY26-Rail-Vehicle-Replacement-Program-Supplemental-Form.
pdf Supplemental Form May 27, 2026 10:29 AM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State governments in urbanized areas eligible for State of Good Repair Formula Funding (Section 5337). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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FY 2026 Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program is funded by DOT Federal Transit Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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