FR-CRS-23-004: FY22-23 Special Transportation Circumstances Projects
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 $139 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $139 million in total. Applications closed on March 8, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 13, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$139 million
- Total funding$139 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-CRS-22-001 | December 1, 2021 | Closed January 29, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 22, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 8, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 7, 2024 |
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)
Only eligible states are Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements awards averaged $9.4 million; this notice allows up to $139 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 notice details the application requirements and procedures for the states of Alaska, South Dakota, and Wyoming to obtain Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) directed grant funding for eligible rail Capital Projects.
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-23-004 still open?
No. It closed on March 8, 2024.
Who can apply for FY22-23 Special Transportation Circumstances Projects?
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 FY22-23 Special Transportation Circumstances Projects?
Closed March 8, 2024. 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 $139 million each. About $139 million in total across about 10 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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