The Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety is offering this grant program for Fiscal Year 2024 to enhance safety around railroad rights-of-way and highway-railroad grade crossings. This initiative provides crucial program funding specifically directed towards Operation Lifesaver, Inc. The core purpose of this grant is to support comprehensive information and education efforts aimed at preventing accidents, injuries, and fatalities at these critical interfaces. By funding Operation Lifesaver, Inc., the FRA seeks to promote public awareness and responsible behavior near train tracks and crossings. This grant is for advancing railroad safety through public outreach, education campaigns, and community engagement, ultimately contributing to a safer transportation environment across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 356419
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-OLS-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 Railroad Rights-of-Way and Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Information and Education Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 20, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Operation Lifesaver Inc is permitted to apply for this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Provide program funding for Operation Lifesaver, Inc., using funds designed and provided under the approved budget for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety for fiscal year 2024. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY24 Railroad Rights-of-Way and Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Information and Education Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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