This grant program, offered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is designed to enhance railroad safety at the state level. It provides crucial funding for state participation in FRA-approved technical training programs. The purpose of this grant is to equip railroad safety personnel with the necessary skills and tools. Specifically, the funds cover costs associated with attending official FRA technical training, conferences, and essential meetings. Furthermore, the grant supports the acquisition of laptop computers, which are vital for inspectors to efficiently perform reporting and data analysis tasks. This initiative aims to improve the overall effectiveness of state railroad safety programs by ensuring inspectors are well-trained and adequately equipped.
Opportunity ID: 357096
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SPP-25-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY25-27 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: | 34 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 09, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 09, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 08, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only states with an FRA agreement will be eligible to apply: Alabama Public Service Commission Arizona Corporation Commission California Public Utilities Commission Colorado Public Utilities Commission District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment Florida Department of Transportation Idaho Public Utilities Commission Illinois Commerce Commission Indiana Department of Transportation Iowa Department of Transportation Maine Department of Transportation Maryland Department of Labor Minnesota Department of Transportation Mississippi Department of Transportation Missouri DOT – MO Highways and Transportation Commission Montana Public Service Commission Nebraska Public Service Commission New Hampshire Department of Transportation New Jersey Department of Transportation New Mexico Public Regulations Commission New York State Department of Transportation Public Utilities Commission of Nevada North Carolina Department of Transportation North Dakota Public Service Commission Ohio Public Utilities Commission Oregon Department of Transportation Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Executive Office of the State of South Carolina Tennessee Department of Transportation Texas Department of Transportation Utah Department of Transportation Virginia State Corporation Commission Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission Public Service Commission of West Virginia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The grant funding is available for FRA-approved technical training; travel expenses to attend approved FRA technical training, conferences, and meetings; and laptop computers required to support inspector reporting and data analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY25-27 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 Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Nov 14, 2024 | |
| Nov 13, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SPP-25-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY25-27 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: | 34 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 09, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 09, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 08, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only states with an FRA agreement will be eligible to apply: Alabama Public Service Commission Arizona Corporation Commission California Public Utilities Commission Colorado Public Utilities Commission District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment Florida Department of Transportation Idaho Public Utilities Commission Illinois Commerce Commission Indiana Department of Transportation Iowa Department of Transportation Maine Department of Transportation Maryland Department of Labor Minnesota Department of Transportation Mississippi Department of Transportation Missouri DOT – MO Highways and Transportation Commission Montana Public Service Commission Nebraska Public Service Commission New Hampshire Department of Transportation New Jersey Department of Transportation New Mexico Public Regulations Commission New York State Department of Transportation Public Utilities Commission of Nevada North Carolina Department of Transportation North Dakota Public Service Commission Ohio Public Utilities Commission Oregon Department of Transportation Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Executive Office of the State of South Carolina Tennessee Department of Transportation Texas Department of Transportation Utah Department of Transportation Virginia State Corporation Commission Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission Public Service Commission of West Virginia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The grant funding is available for FRA-approved technical training; travel expenses to attend approved FRA technical training, conferences, and meetings; and laptop computers required to support inspector reporting and data analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY25-27 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 Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SPP-25-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY25-27 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: | 34 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 09, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 08, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only states with an FRA agreement will be eligible to apply: Alabama Public Service Commission Arizona Corporation Commission California Public Utilities Commission Colorado Public Utilities Commission District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment Florida Department of Transportation Idaho Public Utilities Commission Illinois Commerce Commission Indiana Department of Transportation Iowa Department of Transportation Maine Department of Transportation Maryland Department of Labor Minnesota Department of Transportation Mississippi Department of Transportation Missouri DOT – MO Highways and Transportation Commission Montana Public Service Commission Nebraska Public Service Commission New Hampshire Department of Transportation New Jersey Department of Transportation New Mexico Public Regulations Commission New York State Department of Transportation Public Utilities Commission of Nevada North Carolina Department of Transportation North Dakota Public Service Commission Ohio Public Utilities Commission Oregon Department of Transportation Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Executive Office of the State of South Carolina Tennessee Department of Transportation Texas Department of Transportation Utah Department of Transportation Virginia State Corporation Commission Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission Public Service Commission of West Virginia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The grant funding is available for FRA-approved technical training; travel expenses to attend approved FRA technical training, conferences, and meetings; and laptop computers required to support inspector reporting and data analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY25-27 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 Email:- |
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