FR-CRS-21-001: Front Range Passenger Rail Preliminary Service Development Plan and Railroad Simulation Modeling Study
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT - Federal Railroad Administration notices from 2021.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $548,000 to state and local governments. It expected to make one award worth $548,000 in total. Applications closed on May 5, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 4, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$548,000
- Total funding$548,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 4, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 5, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 4, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
CO DOT is the only entity eligible to apply to this announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements awards averaged $9.4 million; this notice allows up to $548,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (63% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding capital projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Who has won Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (20.325) awarded $2.2 billion across 230 grant awards, an average of $9.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | District of Columbia | 5 | $206 million |
| California High-Speed Rail Authority | California | 1 | $202 million |
| Springfield, City of | Illinois | 2 | $167 million |
| Massachusetts Department of Transportation | Massachusetts | 2 | $110 million |
| North Carolina Department of Transportation | North Carolina | 2 | $81.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FR-CRS-21-001 still open?
No. It closed on May 5, 2021.
Who can apply for Front Range Passenger Rail Preliminary Service Development Plan and Railroad Simulation Modeling Study?
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Front Range Passenger Rail Preliminary Service Development Plan and Railroad Simulation Modeling Study?
Closed May 5, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $548,000 each. About $548,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Railroad Passenger Corporation, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Springfield, City of. The program made 230 awards worth $2.2 billion in that time.
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