FR-CRS-21-002: FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
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 $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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 31, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$362 million
- Total funding$362 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 31, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 29, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 29, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, small businesses and businesses.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements awards averaged $9.4 million; this notice allows up to $362 million 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
This program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.
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-21-002 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.
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