Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CRS 23 005
The FY23-Vermont Amtrak Stations Rehabilitation Phase 1 grant opportunity is a discretionary federal transportation grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is focused on targeted, practical upgrades to Amtrak station facilities across Vermont with the goal of making stations more consistent in look and function, while also improving the overall passenger experience. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FR CRS 23 005 and is listed under CFDA 20.337.
The project would fund improvements at fourteen Amtrak-served station locations: St. Albans, Waterbury-Stowe, Montpelier-Berlin, Randolph, White River Junction, Windsor, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Union Station (Burlington), Ferrisburgh-Vergennes, Middlebury, Rutland, and Castleton. The eligible work is described broadly as station signage, parking, safety improvements, and/or amenities. That wording leaves room for a range of station-area upgrades, such as clearer wayfinding and branding, safer access paths and lighting, parking area reconfiguration or markings, and passenger comfort enhancements, depending on what each site needs most.
A notable detail is that four of the listed stops are platform-only stations: Randolph, Windsor, Claremont, and Middlebury. That means improvements at those locations are likely to be concentrated on platform and access elements such as signage, lighting, safety treatments, and basic passenger amenities, rather than building-based renovations.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $1,600,000, and the notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting the work will be packaged as one statewide project rather than multiple separate awards by station. The only eligible applicant is the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), meaning this is effectively a directed opportunity where VTrans is the sole entity allowed to submit an application and manage the grant on behalf of the state and affected stations.
The opportunity record shows a creation date of 2026-09-22 and an original closing date of 2026-09-23, indicating a very short application window as posted in the source data. Overall, the program is positioned as a Phase 1 rehabilitation effort intended to deliver near-term, visible station upgrades that improve safety, convenience, and a more uniform customer-facing station experience throughout Vermont’s Amtrak network.Apply for FR CRS 23 005
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY23-Vermont Amtrak Stations Rehabilitation Phase 1" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.337.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-09-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-09-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FY23-Vermont Amtrak Stations Rehabilitation Phase 1 (FR CRS 23 005) - FAQs
What is the FY23-Vermont Amtrak Stations Rehabilitation Phase 1 grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal transportation grant focused on targeted, practical upgrades to Amtrak station facilities across Vermont. The aim is to make stations more consistent in look and function while improving the overall passenger experience.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR CRS 23 005.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.337.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to deliver Phase 1 rehabilitation improvements that create near-term, visible station upgrades. It is specifically positioned to improve safety, convenience, and a more uniform customer-facing station experience throughout Vermont's Amtrak network.
Which stations are included in the planned improvements?
The project would fund improvements at fourteen Amtrak-served station locations: St. Albans; Waterbury-Stowe; Montpelier-Berlin; Randolph; White River Junction; Windsor; Claremont; Bellows Falls; Brattleboro; Union Station (Burlington); Ferrisburgh-Vergennes; Middlebury; Rutland; and Castleton.
What types of work are considered eligible under this opportunity?
Eligible work is described broadly as station signage, parking, safety improvements, and/or amenities. This can cover a range of station-area upgrades depending on what each site needs most.
What are examples of improvements that could fit within the eligible work categories?
Based on the broad eligibility wording (signage, parking, safety improvements, and/or amenities), potential upgrades may include clearer wayfinding and branding, safer access paths and lighting, parking area reconfiguration or markings, and passenger comfort enhancements.
Are any of the listed stops platform-only stations?
Yes. Four of the listed stops are identified as platform-only stations: Randolph, Windsor, Claremont, and Middlebury.
How might improvements differ at platform-only stations compared to stations with buildings?
At platform-only stations, improvements are likely to focus on platform and access elements such as signage, lighting, safety treatments, and basic passenger amenities, rather than building-based renovations.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $1,600,000.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Does the single-award structure suggest anything about how the work will be organized?
Yes. Because the notice anticipates one award, it suggests the work will be packaged as one statewide project rather than multiple separate awards by station.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
The only eligible applicant is the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans).
Can municipalities, station owners, nonprofits, or private entities apply directly?
No. Based on the opportunity information provided, only VTrans is eligible to submit an application and manage the grant.
What does it mean that VTrans is the only eligible applicant?
It means the opportunity functions as a directed grant where VTrans is the sole entity allowed to submit the application and administer the project on behalf of the state and the affected stations.
What is the posted application timeline in the opportunity record?
The record shows a creation date of 2026-09-22 and an original closing date of 2026-09-23, indicating a very short application window as posted in the source data.
Is this grant described as a phased effort?
Yes. It is described as a Phase 1 rehabilitation effort, intended to deliver near-term, visible station upgrades.
What overall outcomes is this project trying to achieve for passengers?
The project aims to improve the overall passenger experience by supporting upgrades that enhance safety and convenience and by making Vermont's Amtrak stations more consistent in look and function.
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