Notice
New Rail Grant Opportunity
November 7th, 2025The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched the newly renamed National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP), formerly known as the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP), with more than $5 billion available to fund community projects that improve grade crossing safety and intercity passenger rail infrastructure.
Applications are due January 7 , 2026. Eligible projects include efforts to replace, rehabilitate, or repair rail infrastructure, improve service performance (such as crossing repairs and separations, installing safety equipment, or expanding capacity), establish new or expanded intercity passenger rail routes, or conduct planning, environmental review, and final design for these types of projects.
Local governments with projects along passenger rail routes are encouraged to apply, especially where projects can demonstrate community benefits and coordination with host railroads.
GoRail has put together a short overview and helpful resources to make it easier for local leaders to understand and share this information by clicking on the links below:
New Rail Grant Opportunity: What Local Leaders Need to Know About the NRPP Program
Rail Funding Issue Brief (PDF)
