FR-RRD-26-002: FY26 Short Line Safety Institute 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 $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.
- Award ceiling$2.4 million
- Total funding$2.4 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-RRD-25-001 | July 16, 2025 | Closed August 8, 2025 | Closed |
| FR-RRD-24-004 | September 17, 2024 | Closed September 19, 2024 | Closed |
| FR-RRD-23-004 | July 21, 2023 | Closed August 4, 2023 | Closed |
| FR-RRD-22-003 | August 18, 2022 | Closed August 26, 2022 | Closed |
| FR-RRD-21-002 | May 7, 2021 | Closed May 14, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 25, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 24, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The Short Line Safety Institute is the only entity eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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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