FY26 Atlantic Gateway, Arlington to Alexandria Fourth Track - CMAQ Funds
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FR-RLD-26-001
- Agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $56,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 20.314 Railroad Development
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Transportation
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- GrantSolutions Help Desk help@grantsolutions.gov (866) 577-0771
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The Federal Railroad Administration is soliciting applications for construction funding on the CSX Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Subdivision under Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, with an application deadline of September 11, 2026. The project involves approximately six miles of new fourth track construction, primarily on the east side of the right-of-way in the Arlington to Alexandria corridor. Applicant eligibility is restricted to "Other" category entities; the source does not specify which organizations fall within this category.
The program funds railroad corridor planning, infrastructure construction, and equipment acquisition to improve rail system capacity, safety, and service under Assistance Listing 20.314. Evaluation criteria are weighted in descending order: degree to which the project improves or advances railroad safety; overall scientific and technical merit; likelihood for near-term adoption and implementation; fit with FRA's overall research objectives; and reasonableness and realism of proposed cost and availability of funds, including consideration of applicant cost-sharing.
Grants under this program are project-oriented and non-renewable. Recipients must retain all data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to grant performance for three years after completion. Quarterly progress reports tracking significant findings and technical or cost problems are required, along with a final report detailing results and benefits. Preapplication coordination is mandatory. A formal grant agreement or cooperative agreement signed by both the grantee and FRA, including approved scope, schedule, and budget, must be executed before the award is considered complete. Environmental impact information is not required. The program is eligible for coverage under Executive Order 12372 intergovernmental review.
Synopsis
The Project includes the construction of approximately six miles of new fourth track on the CSX Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Subdivision, primarily on the east side of the right-of-way.
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