The FREIGHT Program

Program Background

The Freight Rail Enhancement to Increase Goods and Highway Throughput (FREIGHT) Program is a funding program of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). The FREIGHT Program is dedicated to increasing the capacity and improving the functionality of the freight rail network as a vital component of the Commonwealth’s multimodal network. Benefits of this program include an increase in goods movement, a reduction in highway maintenance, and supporting Virginia’s economy.

Supported Projects

Railways
Railroad equipment
Rolling stock
Rights-of-way
Rail facilities
Engineering and design
Environmental
30 percent design complete

Application Resources and Timeline

For detailed information on the application timeline, goals, eligibility requirements, eligible expenses, and application process for all DRPT administered grants programs, view the resources below:

Application Timeline

DRPT’s grant application period runs annually from December 1 – February 1 for the following Fiscal Year.

Click on “DRPT’s WebGrants” below for details.

Application Resources

Rail Grant Programs Funding and Procedures (Teal Book)

One-Page Tutorials

Want to know how to make a request or submit through WebGrants? Try out these helpful one-pagers:

Request a Notice to Proceed
Submit a Claim
Complete a Site Visit
Submit an Extension Request
Close a Grant
Submit a Performance Report

Other Resources

CTB Resolution DRPT FREIGHT Rail Grant Program Guidance

Benefit-Cost-Analysis Model