FR-RCE-26-001: FY25-26 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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 24, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.1 billion
- Total funding$1.1 billion
- Expected awards120
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-RCE-24-001 | July 11, 2024 | Closed September 23, 2024 | Closed |
| FR-RCE-22-001 | July 12, 2022 | Closed October 11, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 8, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 8, 2026 |
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)
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).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Railroad Crossing Elimination awards averaged $3.9 million; this notice allows up to $1.1 billion 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 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.
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-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.
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- FY 2027 Crash Causal Factors Program
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