FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.313 -- Railroad Research and Development
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This NOFO funds the cost of establishing and maintaining a Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence (CoE) to advance research and development that improves the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
An institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or a consortium of nonprofit institutions of higher education.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_NOFO_for_Rail_Research_and_Development_Center_of_Excellence.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence | May 19, 2023 08:21 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program
Archived: August 2, 2023
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$5,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-RRD-23-002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 19, 2023
Archive date:
August 2, 2023
