The Department of Transportation is offering the FY22 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program. This grant is specifically designed to fund projects aimed at significantly enhancing the safety, efficiency, and overall reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail systems across the nation. The purpose of this program is to foster critical advancements in rail infrastructure, ensuring safer travel and more efficient transportation of goods. Projects funded through this initiative will contribute to a robust and modern rail network. Applications for this program must be submitted by the closing date of December 1, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 343386
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CRS-22-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY22 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: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2022 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,425,462,902 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,425,462,902 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| 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: | FY22 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
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Related Documents
Folder 343386 Full Announcement-FRA Assurances&Certifications -> FRA F 30.pdf
Folder 343386 Full Announcement-FRA Financial Capability -> FRA F 251.pdf
Folder 343386 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> FY22 CRISI Federal Register NOFO.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-22-004-101051 | FY22-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | PKG00276671 | Sep 06, 2022 | Dec 01, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343386 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
343386 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
343386 FRA-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
343386 SF424A-1.0.pdf
343386 SF424B-1.1.pdf
343386 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
343386 SF424D-1.1.pdf
343386 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
343386 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
343386 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf