FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.325 -- Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligible applicants:
A. A State;
B. A group of States;
C. An Interstate Compact;
D. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States;
E. A political subdivision of a State;
F. Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides Intercity Rail Passenger Transportation (as defined in 49 U.S.C. 24102);
G. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as those terms are defined in 49 U.S.C. 20102) or a holding company of a Class II or III railroad;
H. Any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least one of the entities described in paragraph (a) through (e);
I. The Transportation Research Board together with any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs;
J. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research; or
K. A non-profit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees of rail carriers or rail carrier contractors.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FRA_F_30.pdf | FRA Certifications and Assurances | Aug 31, 2021 04:24 PM UTC |
| Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_NOFO_for_FY21_Consolidated_Rail_Infrastructure_and_Safety_Improvements.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY21 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | Aug 31, 2021 04:23 PM UTC |
| FRA_F_251_Applicant_Financial_Capability_Questionnaire.pdf | FRA F 251 Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire | Sep 23, 2021 12:03 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
Archived: December 29, 2021
Award
$361,978,796
Program Funding
50
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$361,978,796
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-CRS-21-002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 31, 2021
Archive date:
December 29, 2021
