Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Program
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Amtrak to secure critical surface transportation infrastructure against terrorism. Amtrak, a federally chartered corporation, is the sole eligible applicant. The program supports infrastructure protection activities and security enhancements across intercity passenger rail operations.
Funding supports security measures, protective infrastructure, and anti-terrorism activities for rail systems. Activities must directly address vulnerabilities in critical surface transportation assets.
This is a limited eligibility grant with one named recipient. Only Amtrak may apply. Applicants must demonstrate how funds strengthen rail infrastructure security.
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Program description
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) – Amtrak program is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA’s focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the Nation’s critical infrastructure against potential terrorist attacks. The IPR provides funds to Amtrak to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Detailed project narrative with security risk assessment
- Budget and budget narrative with security cost justifications
- Evidence of Amtrak status and organizational documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 97.157 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.157). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,000,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $10,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Only Amtrak, a federally chartered corporation, is eligible. This is a designated recipient grant, not open to other applicants.
What does this grant fund?
Security enhancements, protective infrastructure, and anti-terrorism activities for intercity passenger rail systems. Activities must address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 24, 2026. Confirm the exact submission time with FEMA.
Are there any matching requirements?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. The grant covers allowable project costs.
What is the funding amount?
Total program funding is $9,500,000. Individual award amounts depend on Amtrak's application and FEMA's assessment.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your security priorities with current DHS/FEMA transportation infrastructure threat assessments.
- Include detailed risk analysis showing vulnerabilities your proposed projects address.
- Provide clear metrics for measuring security improvements and outcomes.
- Ensure all activities comply with DHS security standards and guidelines.
- Document how projects protect both infrastructure assets and the traveling public.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to clearly link proposed projects to specific terrorism prevention or infrastructure hardening goals. Submitting vague cost estimates without detailed justification for security-focused expenses. Overlooking DHS security compliance requirements or standards in project design.
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