This grant, provided by the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program, offers crucial funding to projects focused on significantly enhancing the safety, operational efficiency, and overall reliability of both intercity passenger and freight rail systems across the nation. This initiative is designed to support a wide range of improvements, from infrastructure upgrades and technological advancements to new safety protocols and system modernizations. It aims to foster a more resilient, secure, and high-performing national rail network. Organizations, rail operators, and state entities with innovative proposals for rail development and improvement are encouraged to apply. The application period for this vital opportunity closes on May 28, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 353341
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23-24 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,385,440,210 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia). 2. A group of States. 3. An Interstate Compact. 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States. 5. A political subdivision of a State. 6. Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides intercity rail passenger transportation (as rail carrier and intercity rail passenger transportation are defined in section 24102). 7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad, including any holding company of a Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as those terms are defined in section 20102). 8. An association representing 1 or more railroads described in paragraph (7). 9. A federally recognized Indian Tribe. 10. Any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least 1 of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5). 11. The Transportation Research Board and any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs. 12. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research. 13. 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: | FY23-24 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant 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. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 353341 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY23-24 CRISI.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-24-001-110514 | FY23-24 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program | PKG00285695 | Apr 02, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353341 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353341 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
353341 FRA-1.0.pdf
353341 FRA_F_251-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
353341 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353341 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353341 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
353341 SF424D-1.1.pdf
353341 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353341 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353341 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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