# FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-crs-21-002-fy21-crs-consolidated-rail-infrastructure-and-safety/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/335495

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $362 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $362 million in total. Applications closed on November 29, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-CRS-21-002 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 29, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $362 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 50 |
| Total funding | $362 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.325 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

This program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-CRS-21-002 still open?

No. It closed on November 29, 2021.

### Who can apply for FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements?

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements?

Closed November 29, 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 $362 million each. About $362 million in total across about 50 awards.

### 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.