# FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-rce-24-001-fy23-24-railroad-crossing-elimination-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355334

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $1.1 billion to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 80 awards worth $1.1 billion in total. Applications closed on September 23, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-RCE-24-001 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 23, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.1 billion |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 80 |
| Total funding | $1.1 billion |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.327 |

## Who can apply

- 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).

## 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-RCE-24-001 still open?

No. It closed on September 23, 2024.

### Who can apply for FY23-24 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 FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program?

Closed September 23, 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 $1.1 billion each. About $1.1 billion 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.