The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is now accepting online applications for rail, transit, and commuter assistance grants for the 2027 Fiscal Year. The annual grant application period runs through Feb. 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.
