The Department of Transportation is offering the FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grant to fund capital projects enhancing passenger and freight rail safety, efficiency, and reliability. A minimum of $35,547,000 is allocated for projects supporting the establishment or revitalization of intercity passenger rail service. Furthermore, at least 25 percent of the CRISI funding is directed towards Rural Projects in line with 49 U.S.C. 24407(g). The closing date for applications is October 12, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 307268
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2018 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2018 EXTENSION NOTICE: Due to Hurricane Florence, the Federal Railroad Administration is extending the application deadline in the Fiscal Year 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Notice of Funding Opportunity from September 17, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT to October 12, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Ceiling: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Class II railroad or Class III railroad, Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation, University transportation center engaged in rail-related research, non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors, Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, and any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with a state, group pf states, interstate compact, public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, or a political subdivision of a State. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. At least $35,547,000 of the funding is available for projects that contribute to the initiation or restoration of intercity passenger rail service. Of the CRISI funding made available in the 2018 Appropriation (including amounts available under this NOFO and the CRISI PTC NOFO) at least 25 percent, will be made available for Rural Projects as authorized under 49 U.S.C. 24407(g). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| EXTENSION NOTICE: Due to Hurricane Florence, the Federal Railroad Administration is extending the application deadline in the Fiscal Year 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Notice of Funding Opportunity from September 17, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT to October 12, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT. | Sep 14, 2018 | |
| EXTENSION NOTICE: Due to Hurricane Florence, the Federal Railroad Administration is extending the application deadline in the Fiscal Year 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Notice of Funding Opportunity from September 17, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT to October 12, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT. | Sep 14, 2018 | |
| Sep 14, 2018 | ||
| Sep 14, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2018 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2018 EXTENSION NOTICE: Due to Hurricane Florence, the Federal Railroad Administration is extending the application deadline in the Fiscal Year 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Notice of Funding Opportunity from September 17, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT to October 12, 2018 at 5p.m. EDT. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Ceiling: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Class II railroad or Class III railroad, Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation, University transportation center engaged in rail-related research, non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors, Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, and any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with a state, group pf states, interstate compact, public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, or a political subdivision of a State. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. At least $35,547,000 of the funding is available for projects that contribute to the initiation or restoration of intercity passenger rail service. Of the CRISI funding made available in the 2018 Appropriation (including amounts available under this NOFO and the CRISI PTC NOFO) at least 25 percent, will be made available for Rural Projects as authorized under 49 U.S.C. 24407(g). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2018 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Nov 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Ceiling: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Class II railroad or Class III railroad, Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation, University transportation center engaged in rail-related research, non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors, Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, and any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with a state, group pf states, interstate compact, public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, or a political subdivision of a State. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. At least $35,547,000 of the funding is available for projects that contribute to the initiation or restoration of intercity passenger rail service. Of the CRISI funding made available in the 2018 Appropriation (including amounts available under this NOFO and the CRISI PTC NOFO) at least 25 percent, will be made available for Rural Projects as authorized under 49 U.S.C. 24407(g). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2018 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Nov 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Ceiling: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Class II railroad or Class III railroad, Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation, University transportation center engaged in rail-related research, non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors, Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, and any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with a state, group pf states, interstate compact, public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, or a political subdivision of a State. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. At least $35,547,000 of the funding is available for projects that contribute to the initiation or restoration of intercity passenger rail service. Of the CRISI funding made available in the 2018 Appropriation (including amounts available under this NOFO and the CRISI PTC NOFO) at least 25 percent, will be made available for Rural Projects as authorized under 49 U.S.C. 24407(g). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2018 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Ceiling: | $318,430,337 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Class II railroad or Class III railroad, Amtrak or another Rail Carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation, University transportation center engaged in rail-related research, non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of Rail Carriers or Rail Carrier contractors, Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, and any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with a state, group pf states, interstate compact, public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, or a political subdivision of a State. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. At least $35,547,000 of the funding is available for projects that contribute to the initiation or restoration of intercity passenger rail service. Of the CRISI funding made available in the 2018 Appropriation (including amounts available under this NOFO and the CRISI PTC NOFO) at least 25 percent, will be made available for Rural Projects as authorized under 49 U.S.C. 24407(g). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program |
| 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 307268 Other Supporting Documents-FRA Assurances&Certifications -> FRA F 30 Certifications Regarding Debarment Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters.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. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.325 | FR-CRS-18-004-062649 | FY18 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program | PKG00243878 | Jul 19, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
307268 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
307268 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
307268 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
307268 SF424A-1.0.pdf
307268 SF424B-1.1.pdf
307268 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
307268 SF424D-1.1.pdf
307268 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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