GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR RAIL, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OPEN MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will begin accepting applications for rail, transit, and commuter assistance grants for Fiscal Year 2027 starting on Monday, December 1, 2025. The annual application window will remain open through February 1, 2026.
Funding is available through a variety of state and federal sources to support:
- Public transit services
- Human service transportation
- Transportation demand management (TDM)
- Rail initiatives
- Planning efforts across the Commonwealth
Applicants can find the current Application Guidance, including eligible project categories, on DRPT’s website. All applications must be submitted electronically via WebGrants, DRPT’s online grant management system.
After the application period closes, DRPT will evaluate all submissions and present funding recommendations to the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) for inclusion in the Draft FY2027 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). A series of public hearings will be held statewide before the CTB considers final adoption of the SYIP in June 2026.
Contact Information for Application Inquiries:
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Rail Programs: Mike Todd, Director of Rail Programs
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Transit Programs: Tiffany Dubinsky, Director of Transit Planning, or Sarah Husain, Director of Northern Virginia Transit Programs
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Commuter Assistance: Chris Arabia, Manager of Statewide Commuter Programs
About the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
DRPT's mission is to connect and improve the quality of life for all Virginians with innovative transportation solutions. The agency works with rail and public transportation stakeholders to provide service to people throughout Virginia and promotes transportation options to the general public, businesses, and community decision makers. DRPT's vision is a connected Commonwealth with an integrated multimodal network that serves every person, every business, and every need. For more information, please visit www.drpt.virginia.gov.
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