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FR-RRD-26-002: FY26 Short Line Safety Institute Program

Closed Closed July 25, 2026 Opportunity FR-RRD-26-002

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 $2.4 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $2.4 million in total. Applications closed on July 25, 2026.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 20, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.

Other notices with this title

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration has posted this title under other numbers: earlier or later rounds, or the same competition for another area. Each has its own dates and may change its rules.

NoticePostedDeadlineStatus
FR-RRD-25-001July 16, 2025Closed August 8, 2025Closed
FR-RRD-24-004September 17, 2024Closed September 19, 2024Closed
FR-RRD-23-004July 21, 2023Closed August 4, 2023Closed
FR-RRD-22-003August 18, 2022Closed August 26, 2022Closed
FR-RRD-21-002May 7, 2021Closed May 14, 2021Closed

Key dates

PostedJuly 20, 2026
DeadlineJuly 25, 2026
Archived by Grants.govAugust 24, 2026

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

The Short Line Safety Institute is the only entity eligible to apply.

Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

This program supports the Short Line Safety Institute in its efforts to improve safety and safety culture in the short line and regional railroad industry. This grant will support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of SLSI to implement its Four Pillars of activities: safety culture assessments, education and training, communications, and research.

Category: Transportation.

We found no grant awards under Assistance Listing 20.332 in fiscal 2021 to 2025, which usually means the program is new or very small.

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-26-002 still open?

No. It closed on July 25, 2026.

Who can apply for FY26 Short Line Safety Institute Program?

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for FY26 Short Line Safety Institute Program?

Closed July 25, 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 $2.4 million each. About $2.4 million in total for one award.

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