FR-RCE-22-001: FY22 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
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 2022.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $573 million to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 80 awards worth $573 million in total. Applications closed on October 11, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 22, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$573 million
- Total funding$573 million
- Expected awards80
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-RCE-26-001 | April 24, 2026 | Closed June 8, 2026 | Closed |
| FR-RCE-24-001 | July 11, 2024 | Closed September 23, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 12, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 11, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 10, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
1. A State, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other United States territories and possessions; 2. A political subdivision of a State; 3. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; 4. A unit of local government or a group of local governments; 5. A public port authority; 6. A metropolitan planning organization; or 7. A group of entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (6).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Railroad Crossing Elimination awards averaged $3.9 million; this notice allows up to $573 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% 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
The purpose of the RCE Program is to provide funding for highway-rail and pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects that focus on improving the safety and mobility of people and goods.
Who has won Railroad Crossing Elimination grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Railroad Crossing Elimination (20.327) awarded $342 million across 87 grant awards, an average of $3.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Development Commission Ohio | Ohio | 2 | $40.0 million |
| Idaho Department of Transportation | Idaho | 1 | $36.0 million |
| County of Dona Ana | New Mexico | 1 | $31.2 million |
| North Dakota Department of Transportation | North Dakota | 1 | $30.0 million |
| City of Monroe | Michigan | 1 | $24.0 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-RCE-22-001 still open?
No. It closed on October 11, 2022.
Who can apply for FY22 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program?
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY22 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program?
Closed October 11, 2022. 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 $573 million each. About $573 million in total across about 80 awards.
Who has won Railroad Crossing Elimination grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Rail Development Commission Ohio, Idaho Department of Transportation, County of Dona Ana. The program made 87 awards worth $342 million in that time.
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