This department is offering the FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant to fund capital projects enhancing intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. The grant aims to support initiatives that improve overall rail infrastructure and enhance the transportation experience. The closing date for applications is January 5, 2022, at 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 326508
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. A State; 2. A group of States; 3. An Interstate Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 24102); 7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 20102) or a holding company of a Class II or Class III railroad; 8. Any Rail Carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described in 1-5 above; 9. The Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs; 10. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or 11. A non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Jan 05, 2022 | |
| Apr 23, 2020 | ||
| Added Opportunity Zone Benefits as a Category of Funding Activity | Apr 23, 2020 | |
| Apr 23, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. A State; 2. A group of States; 3. An Interstate Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 24102); 7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 20102) or a holding company of a Class II or Class III railroad; 8. Any Rail Carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described in 1-5 above; 9. The Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs; 10. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or 11. A non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. A State; 2. A group of States; 3. An Interstate Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 24102); 7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 20102) or a holding company of a Class II or Class III railroad; 8. Any Rail Carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described in 1-5 above; 9. The Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs; 10. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or 11. A non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Opportunity Zone Benefits Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. A State;2. A group of States;3. An Interstate Compact;4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States;5. A political subdivision of a State;6. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 24102);7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 20102) or a holding company of a Class II or Class III railroad;8. Any Rail Carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described in 1-5 above;9. The Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs;10. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or11. A non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: |
The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $311,772,500 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. A State; 2. A group of States; 3. An Interstate Compact; 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; 5. A political subdivision of a State; 6. Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 24102); 7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 20102) or a holding company of a Class II or Class III railroad; 8. Any Rail Carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described in 1-5 above; 9. The Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs; 10. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or 11. A non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Related Documents
Folder 326508 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> 2020-08226.pdf
Folder 326508 Other Supporting Documents-FRA Assurances&Certifications -> FRA F 30.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.325 | FR-CRS-20-001-067156 | FY20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | PKG00261195 | Apr 20, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326508 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326508 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
326508 FRA-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
326508 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326508 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326508 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326508 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
326508 SF424D-1.1.pdf
326508 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
326508 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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