Project Grant 693JJ32640392
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) a Project Grant of $5,298,613 on June 3, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds the Eastern Shore Rails to Trails project, which converts approximately two miles of abandoned Eastern Shore Railroad right-of-way and Virginia Department of Transportation right-of-way into a multi-use recreational trail in Northampton...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) a Formula Grant of $665,578 on March 26, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to develop the Chesapeake Trail Phase 2 project. The project will convert an abandoned Seaboard and Commonwealth Railways line into a 10-foot wide recreational paved trail spanning from Dordon Street to Taylor Road in Virginia. The trail will serve both...
- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) a Formula Grant totaling $1,792,235 on July 9, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This grant funds the Eastern Shore Rails to Trail project in Northampton County, which converts approximately 1.35 miles of an abandoned Eastern Shore Railroad right-of-way and 0.16 miles of VDOT right-of-way into a shared-use path infrastructure. The project includes construction...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.91 million to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on June 2, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The Formula Grant funds the construction of Phase V of the Appomattox River Trail in Colonial Heights, Virginia, extending from Roslyn Landing Park to Temple Avenue (Route 144). This project represents a continuation of the multimodal transportation infrastructure...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) a Formula Grant totaling $627,414 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 2, 2025. This award funds preliminary engineering and infrastructure development for the Fall Line Trail and Appomattox River Trailhead project located in Petersburg, Virginia, extending from University Boulevard to the Fall Line Trail terminus. The project...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.25 million to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on July 8, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund preliminary engineering services for the Franklin Park to Town of Purcellville Trail project in Loudoun County, Virginia. The project will develop a 10-foot-wide shared-use path beginning at Franklin Park Drive and extending north to Main Street (Business...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Town of Narrows $120,000 on August 14, 2025, through the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to improve the Mill Creek Trailhead facility. The project delivers comprehensive trailhead enhancements including expansion of the gravel parking area, construction of an access path to the trail, installation of wayfinding signage, and native plant restoration. These improvements align with the program's authorized...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Virginia Department of Transportation $117,362.04 on August 14, 2025, under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to construct trail infrastructure improvements in Clifton Forge, Virginia. The award funds the development of a two-user trailside restroom facility at the Smith Creek Sensory Trail, including associated utility connections and trailhead amenities designed to enhance recreational trail...
- Federal Grant Award Summary: Mason Neck Trail Project The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $308,000 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on May 23, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to provide preliminary engineering services for the Mason Neck Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia. The project focuses on Segment #1, a mile-long section on the western end of the trail that will connect existing trail infrastructure at Julia Taft Way...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $327,271.29 to the Virginia Department of Transportation on August 14, 2025, under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219), a formula grant designed to develop and maintain recreational trails and related facilities across the nation. This award funds the purchase of trail construction and maintenance equipment for the North District of the motorized trail system, specifically including an excavator, dozer,...
The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission received a $4.79 million Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the National Infrastructure Investments program (CFDA 20.933) on February 4, 2026, for the Eastern Shore of Virginia Rail Trail project. The project will deliver capital infrastructure improvements to develop a rail trail facility serving Accomack and Northampton Counties on Virginia's Eastern Shore peninsula, with completion targeted for September 30, 2031. This investment aligns with the BUILD (formerly RAISE) grants program's objectives to fund surface transportation infrastructure projects that demonstrate significant local or regional impact while advancing safety, environmental sustainability, and economic competitiveness in rural communities. The rail trail project represents a multimodal transportation investment designed to enhance regional connectivity and mobility for the rural Eastern Shore region. As a regional planning agency with extensive experience managing federal transportation and infrastructure grants, the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission will oversee project implementation, planning, and financial management in accordance with federal requirements. The project's four-year execution timeline reflects the typical scope and complexity of BUILD grant-funded surface transportation capital investments that require comprehensive planning, design, and construction phases.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $4.8m | 2/4/26 |