FY25 Short Line Safety Institute Program
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.313 -- Railroad Research and Development
Last Updated: July 16, 2025
Description
This is a Congressional appropriation to fund the Short Line Safety Institute (Institute), a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is, "to provide the leadership to enhance the safety culture and safety performance of short line and regional railroads through voluntary, non-punitive partnerships." The Institute's Strategic goals are to enhance and improve safety practices and to increase the short line and regional railroad industry's culture of commitment to safety. The Institute will address these strategic goals through Four Pillars of activities: safety culture assessments, education and training, research, and communications.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Only the Short Line Safety Institute is eligible to apply.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282
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Documents
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Link to additional information
Closing: August 8, 2025
No Explanation
Award
$2,500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$2,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-RRD-25-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
July 16, 2025
Archive date:
September 7, 2025
