# FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-rrd-23-002-fy22-23-rail-research-and-development-center-of/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348255

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $5.0 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 3, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-RRD-23-002 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 3, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.313 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

An institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or a consortium of nonprofit institutions of higher education.

## What the grant funds

This NOFO funds the cost of establishing and maintaining a Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence (CoE) to advance research and development that improves the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-RRD-23-002 still open?

No. It closed on July 3, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program?

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program?

Closed July 3, 2023. 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 $5.0 million each. About $5.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Railroad Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Short Line Safety Institute, University of Illinois, National Academy of Sciences. The program made 15 awards worth $22.4 million in that time.