Federal Register #FTA2026009TPM RAIL

FTA FY 2026 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program Competitive Grants

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is announcing a competitive grant opportunity for the FY 2026 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program: - Approximately $166 million in funding is available for eligible applicants - Eligible applicants include designated recipients allocating funds to fixed-route bus operators, states, local governmental entities, and Indian tribes operating fixed-route bus services - The program supports the replacement of rail vehicles - Projects must be included in the applicant's Transit Asset Management (TAM) plan - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, rail vehicle models, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified in the notice - Applications must be submitted electronically via GRANTS.GOV - Notable requirements: - Eligibility is restricted to certain public entities - Projects must align with TAM plans

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a funding opportunity for approximately $166 million in competitive grants under the FY 2026 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. Eligible applicants include designated recipients allocating funds to fixed-route bus operators, states, local governmental entities, and Indian tribes operating fixed-route bus services. Proposals must be submitted electronically through GRANTS.GOV by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on July 6, 2026. The program aims to support projects included in grant recipients' Transit Asset Management plans.

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