Atlantic Gateway, Arlington to Alexandria Fourth Track – CMAQ Funds
🏛 DOT - Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for a specific passenger rail infrastructure project in Virginia. Only the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is eligible to apply. The project funds construction of a new fourth track on the CSX Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Subdivision. This is a fixed-award grant for a single, designated recipient.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Application for Grants and Cooperative Agreements)
- Engineering plans and project specifications
- Environmental assessment or NEPA documentation
- Cost-sharing commitment letters
- Project budget and detailed cost estimates
- Right-of-way documentation
Program contact
- 👤 DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
- 📧 help@grantsolutions.gov
- 📞 202-493-0112
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 20.314 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$292,171,053
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$125,000,000
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$45,000,000
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$32,460,000
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$25,000,000
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$25,000,000
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$18,435,000
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$17,331,850
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$10,516,259
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$10,065,000
Top States by Funding
- NY 1 awards $292.2M
- VA 1 awards $45.0M
- WA 3 awards $41.3M
- ME 3 awards $36.4M
- AZ 1 awards $32.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 20.314). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $293,939,600 | |
| 2025 | $293,939,600 |
FAQ
Who is eligible for this grant?
Only the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is eligible to apply. No other organizations can apply for this specific project.
What is the funding amount?
The grant provides $56,000,000 for the fourth track construction project between Arlington and Alexandria.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. You must provide matching funds for the project.
What does the project involve?
The project constructs 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.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is September 9, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- This is a highly specific, designated-recipient grant. Only VPRA should pursue this opportunity.
- Plan for significant cost-sharing. Prepare documentation showing all funding sources and local/state commitments.
- Rail infrastructure projects require extensive environmental and engineering documentation. Start early.
- Coordinate closely with CSX and other stakeholders. Letters of support strengthen the application.
- Budget for detailed project plans, environmental assessments, and right-of-way documentation.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying as an ineligible entity (not VPRA). Underestimating cost-sharing requirements or failing to document all funding sources. Submitting incomplete engineering or environmental documentation.
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