The Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant, a significant funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the nation’s rail network. This grant is specifically designed to support projects that will substantially improve the overall safety, operational efficiency, and reliability of both intercity passenger rail services and vital freight rail transportation across the country. Through strategic investments in infrastructure and safety technologies, this program seeks to foster a more robust and secure rail system, contributing to economic development and efficient movement of goods and people. Eligible projects should demonstrate clear benefits in mitigating risks, reducing transit times, and ensuring consistent service delivery within the rail sector.
Opportunity ID: 335495
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-21-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21-CRS-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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 29, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 29, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $361,978,796 |
| Award Ceiling: | $361,978,796 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants: A. A State; B. A group of States; C. An Interstate Compact; D. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States; E. A political subdivision of a State; F. Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation (as defined in 49 U.S.C. 24102); G. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as those terms are defined in 49 U.S.C. 20102) or a holding company of a Class II or III railroad; H. Any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described in paragraph (a) through (e); I. The Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs; J. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or K. 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: | This program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY21-CRS-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 |
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Related Documents
Folder 335495 Full Announcement-FRA Assurances&Certifications -> FRA F 30.pdf
Folder 335495 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY21 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements.pdf
Folder 335495 Other Supporting Documents-FRA F251 Financial Capability -> FRA F 251 Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire.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-21-002 | FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | PKG00268756 | Aug 31, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335495 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
335495 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
335495 FRA-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
335495 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335495 SF424A-1.0.pdf
335495 SF424B-1.1.pdf
335495 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
335495 SF424D-1.1.pdf
335495 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
335495 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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