FR-RRD-23-002: FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence 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 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 19, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 19, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 3, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 2, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Railroad Research and Development awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
Who has won Railroad Research and Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Railroad Research and Development (20.313) awarded $22.4 million across 15 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Line Safety Institute | District of Columbia | 7 | $14.8 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 1 | $5.0 million |
| National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | 5 | $2.1 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 1 | $400,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Nebraska | 1 | $176,552 |
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-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.