FY23-Vermont Amtrak Stations Rehabilitation Phase 1

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering a $1.6 million grant to the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) to rehabilitate fourteen Amtrak stations across Vermont. The work focuses on upgrading signage, parking, safety features, and passenger amenities to improve the overall customer experience and create a consistent station environment throughout the state. The grant is a single‑award, discretionary funding opportunity limited to VTrans, with an application window from September 22 2026 to October 1 2026. No cost‑share details are provided beyond the requirement that VTrans be the sole applicant. • Targeted stations: St. Albans, Waterbury‑Stowe, Montpelier‑Berlin, Randolph, White River Junction, Windsor, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Union Station (Burlington), Ferrisburgh‑Vergennes, Middlebury, Rutland, Castleton. • Scope of work: signage upgrades, parking improvements, safety enhancements, amenity additions (e.g., shelters, lighting, benches). • Funding: up to $1,600,000, with no minimum floor. • Eligibility: exclusively VTrans (state agency). • Timeline: application due 10/01/2026; award expected same day. • Contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk for questions and submission support.