Virginia · Virginia DRPT

Rail Preservation Fund

Overview

Grants to the nine Virginia Class III short lines, maximum 70% state / minimum 30% cash-or-in-kind local match. ~$4M/yr from VDOT's Highway Construction Fund, supplementable at DRPT's discretion. Annual application window Dec 1-Feb 1 via WebGrants.

Uses

Not yet recorded.

Funding

Max share
70%
Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 windowanticipatedFeb 1, 2027

Eligibility

Not yet recorded.

Restricted to applicants in Virginia.

Terms

  • Mechanism: Competitive Grant
  • Authorized under Va. Code §33.2-1602
  • SAM.gov registration: required

How to Apply

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Next deadline: February 1, 2027

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