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.
Closed on Jul 24, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Program
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Opportunity number DHS-26-GPD-157-00-98
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 24, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | DHS-26-GPD-157-00-98 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Department of Homeland Security |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 97.157 |
| Posted | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $9,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $9,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Disaster prevention and relief |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
AMTRAK is a federally chartered corporation
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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