Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Program

The Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Program, administered by FEMA under the Department of Homeland Security, provides funding to Amtrak to enhance the security of the nation’s intercity passenger rail infrastructure against terrorist threats. This initiative is one of four key grant programs under DHS/FEMA’s broader strategy to safeguard critical transportation systems, focusing specifically on protecting vital surface transit assets and the public who rely on them. The program supports measures designed to prevent, deter, and respond to potential acts of terrorism across Amtrak’s network, ensuring resilience and operational continuity. Solicitation DHS-26-GPD-157-00-98 was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, allowing eligible entities to submit proposals under this federal opportunity. The grantor for this program is Daphine Jackson, reachable via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov or phone at 2026040457, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code is designated, the program falls under federal funding authority and is intended for national security purposes with performance expected across the nationwide Amtrak rail system. All details and submissions are managed through the Grants.gov portal.