OUR GRANT PROGRAMS
All Grant Programs
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) receives up to 3.5% of the Commonwealth Mass Transit Fund, with funding based on ridership, cost efficiency, and system reliability.
WebGrants is DRPT’s online grants management system. Applications for funding for all DRPT grant programs must be submitted through WebGrants. WebGrants has replaced OLGA for all grants administration functions.
The Rail Preservation Fund benefits the nine shortline railroads operating in Virginia.
The Transit Ridership Incentive Program provides funding to transit agencies and governing bodies for the purpose of creating more accessible, safe, and regionally significant transit networks.
The Rail Industrial Access Program promotes truck diversion by providing grant assistance to connect new or expanding businesses to the freight railroad network.
Making Efficient and Responsible Investments in Transit is a statewide grants program that provides financial assistance to support public transportation services throughout Virginia.
DRPT awards Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funding for the enhanced mobility of seniors (ages 65 and older) and individuals with disabilities.
The FREIGHT Program is designed to support rail infrastructure investments to expand the Virginia freight rail network, bringing lasting benefits to the economy and transportation network in Virginia.
The Commuter Assistance Program supports programs and projects that provide information on commute options to the public, and encourage the use of transit, vanpooling, and carpooling.
DRPT is responsible for administering Virginia’s Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP).
Training scholarships are available through the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) Small Urban Training (SUT) Program.