FR-CRS-23-003: FY23-FY19 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Reallocation
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 2023.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $25.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $25.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 19, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25.0 million
- Total funding$25.0 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 5, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 19, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 18, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Directed as presented in the selection memo.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements awards averaged $9.4 million; this notice allows up to $25.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (63% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the CRISI Program is to assist in funding projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. Section 159 provides $25 million to cover cost overruns as outlined in the appropriation language.
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-23-003 still open?
No. It closed on May 19, 2023.
Who can apply for FY23-FY19 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Reallocation?
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY23-FY19 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Reallocation?
Closed May 19, 2023. 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 $25.0 million each. About $25.0 million in total across about 6 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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