Opportunity Information: Apply for FR FSP 26 002
Apply for FR FSP 26 002
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.340.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-07. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program as a Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) award. The funding is intended specifically for a construction project focused on upgrading the exterior lighting of Washington Union Station's historic facade. The central goal is to improve how the station looks and functions at night by creating better lighting coverage, increasing uniformity, and strengthening the station's overall identity and public presence.
The project is designed with clear public-facing benefits. By improving the exterior illumination, the upgrade is expected to enhance public safety and security around the station, improve visibility and wayfinding, and elevate the overall experience for passengers and visitors. The lighting work concentrates on two prominent areas: the main entrance elevation facing Columbus Circle and the exterior colonnade. These areas are among the most recognizable architectural elements of Union Station, so the project emphasizes both functional lighting and respectful architectural highlighting.
The planned lighting improvements include installing new, targeted LED fixtures mounted to existing streetlight poles, adding in-ground uplights to better illuminate the facade from below, incorporating linear lighting along the ziggurat elements, and using discreet spotlights to draw attention to the station's statues. Taken together, these elements are meant to provide stronger, more consistent illumination while highlighting key architectural details in a way that supports the historic character of the building.
From an eligibility standpoint, this opportunity is narrowly limited: the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) is the only entity eligible to apply, and the grant is structured as a single expected award. The total funding available has an award ceiling of $5,000,000, with an application deadline of July 7, 2026. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number FR FSP 26 002 and is associated with CFDA number 20.340, reflecting its alignment with federal transportation and intercity passenger rail investment priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY26 Washington Union Station Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is provided under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program as a Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) award, and it funds a construction project to upgrade the exterior lighting of Washington Union Station's historic facade.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What program is this grant associated with?
The opportunity is under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program and is structured as a Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) award.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central goal is to improve how Washington Union Station looks and functions at night by creating better lighting coverage, increasing lighting uniformity, and strengthening the station's overall identity and public presence.
What types of benefits is the project expected to provide?
The project is expected to provide public-facing benefits, including enhancing public safety and security around the station, improving visibility and wayfinding, and elevating the overall experience for passengers and visitors.
What parts of Union Station are the focus of the lighting upgrades?
The work concentrates on two prominent areas: (1) the main entrance elevation facing Columbus Circle and (2) the exterior colonnade.
Why are those areas being prioritized?
They are among the most recognizable architectural elements of Union Station, so the project emphasizes both functional lighting and respectful architectural highlighting that supports the station's historic character.
What lighting improvements are planned under this project?
The planned improvements include new targeted LED fixtures mounted to existing streetlight poles, in-ground uplights to illuminate the facade from below, linear lighting along the ziggurat elements, and discreet spotlights to highlight the station's statues.
Will the project use LED lighting?
Yes. The project includes installing new, targeted LED fixtures mounted to existing streetlight poles.
Does the project include lighting that shines upward onto the facade?
Yes. The plan includes adding in-ground uplights to better illuminate the facade from below.
Does the project include architectural accent lighting?
Yes. The project includes linear lighting along the ziggurat elements and discreet spotlights intended to draw attention to statues and key architectural details.
How does the project address the station's historic character?
The lighting approach is intended to highlight key architectural details in a way that supports and respects the historic character of the building, combining functional illumination with architectural emphasis.
What is the total funding available for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount listed?
No minimum award amount is provided in the information shown. Only the award ceiling of $5,000,000 is specified.
How many awards does the FRA expect to make?
The grant is structured as a single expected award.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is narrowly limited: the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) is the only entity eligible to apply.
Can other organizations apply or partner as an applicant?
No. Based on the information provided, only the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) is eligible to apply.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 7, 2026.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR FSP 26 002.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.340.
What kind of project costs is this funding intended to support?
The funding is intended specifically for a construction project focused on upgrading the exterior lighting of Washington Union Station's historic facade.
What is the overall outcome the lighting design is trying to achieve?
Together, the new fixtures and lighting elements are meant to provide stronger, more consistent illumination while improving nighttime appearance, supporting wayfinding and visibility, and reinforcing the station's identity and public presence.
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