# FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-crs-26-001-fy25-26-consolidated-rail-infrastructure-and-safety/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361966

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $2.0 billion to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 130 awards worth $2.0 billion in total. Applications closed on June 25, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-CRS-26-001 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 25, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 billion |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 130 |
| Total funding | $2.0 billion |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.337 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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: 1. A State (including the District of Columbia). 2. A group of States. 3. An Interstate Compact. 4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States. 5. A political subdivision of a State. 6. Amtrak or another rail carrier that provides intercity rail passenger transportation (as rail carrier and intercity rail passenger transportation are defined in section 24102). 7. A Class II railroad or Class III railroad, including any holding company of a Class II railroad or Class III railroad (as those terms are defined in section 20102). 8. An association representing 1 or more railroads described in paragraph (7). 9. A federally recognized Indian Tribe. 10. Any rail carrier or rail equipment manufacturer in partnership with at least 1 of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5). 11. The Transportation Research Board and any entity with which it contracts in the development of rail-related research, including cooperative research programs. 12. A University transportation center engaged in rail-related research. 13. 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-26-001 still open?

No. It closed on June 25, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program?

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

### What is the deadline for FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program?

Closed June 25, 2026. 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 $2.0 billion each. About $2.0 billion in total across about 130 awards.