# FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-rce-26-001-fy25-26-railroad-crossing-elimination-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362049

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $1.1 billion to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 120 awards worth $1.1 billion in total. Applications closed on June 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-RCE-26-001 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.1 billion |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 120 |
| 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)

i. A State (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other United States territories and possessions). ii. A political subdivision of a State. iii. A federally recognized Indian Tribe. iv. A unit of local government or a group of local governments. v. A public port authority. vi. A metropolitan planning organization. vii. A group of entities described in any of paragraphs (i) through (vii).

## What the grant funds

The Crossings Program funds highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects, including but not limited to elimination projects, that improve safety and mobility of people and goods.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-RCE-26-001 still open?

No. It closed on June 8, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY25-26 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 FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program?

Closed June 8, 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 $1.1 billion each. About $1.1 billion in total across about 120 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.