Closed · FR-FSP-26-002 · CFDA 20.340 · Discretionary

FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $5M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 7, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration that offered Up to $5,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $5M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
20.340
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project - is cataloged under number FR-FSP-26-002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.340, posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 17, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,000,000. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $5.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 7, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $5,000,000

Close Date

July 7, 2026

No Explanation

Posted

June 17, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of this award is to fund a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail – Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) grant for the Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project (the Project). The Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project funds Construction and will enhance public safety/security, lighting uniformity, the public experience, and station identity through improvements to the exterior lighting of the historic facade. Lighting will be significantly enhanced at the main entrance elevation facing Columbus Circle and along the exterior colonnade. The main entrance elevation will be illuminated with new, focused light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures mounted to streetlight poles and in-ground up lights, linear lighting at the ziggurats, and discreet spotlights to highlight the statues. The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) is the only eligible entity able to apply.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted June 17, 2026
Close Date July 7, 2026
Archive Date August 6, 2026
Last Updated June 17, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project", offered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.340. The purpose of this award is to fund a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail – Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) grant for the Washington Union Station Exter...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 7, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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