FR-SEC-21-001: FY21 Transportation Emergency Response Training
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 2021.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $100,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 31, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 11, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-SEC-26-001 | August 13, 2026 | Closed August 21, 2026 | Closed |
| FR-SEC-25-001 | September 17, 2025 | Closed September 22, 2025 | Closed |
| FR-SEC-24-001 | September 23, 2024 | Closed September 25, 2024 | Closed |
| FR-SEC-23-001 | September 6, 2023 | Closed September 20, 2023 | Closed |
| FR-SEC-22-001 | July 27, 2022 | Closed September 1, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 31, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2021 |
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 only entity permitted to apply for this grant is the American Chemistry Council.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Railroad Safety awards averaged $218,811; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (68% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Transportation Emergency Response Training Training for emergency responders, emergency medical technicians, police/fire personnel, etc. of tank car nomenclature, railroad operations and other related matters useful to mitigate railroad emergencies.
Who has won Railroad Safety grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Railroad Safety (20.301) awarded $6.3 million across 29 grant awards, an average of $218,811 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Lifesaver, Inc | District of Columbia | 5 | $5.0 million |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | District of Columbia | 1 | $2.4 million |
| American Chemistry Council, Inc. | District of Columbia | 5 | $650,000 |
| Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District | California | 1 | $80,000 |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 1 | $75,000 |
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-SEC-21-001 still open?
No. It closed on August 31, 2021.
Who can apply for FY21 Transportation Emergency Response Training?
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 FY21 Transportation Emergency Response Training?
Closed August 31, 2021. 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 $100,000 each.
Who has won Railroad Safety grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Operation Lifesaver, Inc, National Railroad Passenger Corporation, American Chemistry Council, Inc. The program made 29 awards worth $6.3 million in that time.
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