The Department of Transportation is offering this Congressionally Directed CRISI grant to support the Port Bienville Intermodal Expansion project in Hancock County, Mississippi. This grant is specifically for the purpose of constructing a vital eight-track classification yard and an essential intermodal switch lead for the Port Bienville Short Line Railroad. Located within the Port Bienville Industrial Park, these infrastructure improvements are crucial for enhancing rail operational efficiency and increasing the capacity for cargo movement. The funding aims to bolster regional logistics, improve connectivity for industries, and stimulate economic development by modernizing the port’s rail capabilities and strengthening the local supply chain infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 358834
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CCD-24-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed – Port Bienville Intermodal Expansion in Hancock County, MS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2025 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2025 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,320,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,320,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is eligible to apply |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | This Congressionally Directed Funding will support the construction of an eight track classification yard and an intermodal switch lead for the Port Bienville Short Line Railroad at Port Bienville Industrial Park in Hancock County in Mississippi. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed – Port Bienville Intermodal Expansion in Hancock County, MS |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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