The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering the FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program. This grant program is specifically designed to provide financial assistance to U.S. States that currently hold Federal Railroad Safety Program State Participation Agreements. The primary purpose of this funding is to enhance railroad safety initiatives across the nation by supporting eligible state activities. Grants will cover essential costs related to specialized training for personnel involved in railroad safety oversight, travel expenses necessary for safety-related duties, and the procurement of crucial equipment such as laptop computers. This initiative aims to strengthen states’ capacity to effectively participate in federal railroad safety programs, thereby promoting a safer rail transportation system for all. It underscores FRA’s commitment to collaborative efforts in ensuring railroad operational excellence and accident prevention.
Opportunity ID: 334836
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SPP-21-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | FRA will provide grants to States with Federal Railroad Safety Program State Participation Agreements to assist with funding eligible training, travel, and laptop computers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Jul 28, 2021 | |
| Jul 21, 2021 | ||
| Jul 21, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SPP-21-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | FRA will provide grants to States with Federal Railroad Safety Program State Participation Agreements to assist with funding eligible training, travel, and laptop computers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SPP-21-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | FRA will provide grants to States with Federal Railroad Safety Program State Participation Agreements to assist with funding eligible training, travel, and laptop computers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SPP-21-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | FRA will provide grants to States with Federal Railroad Safety Program State Participation Agreements to assist with funding eligible training, travel, and laptop computers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
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