FR-SPP-21-001: FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation 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 2021.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $100,000 to state and local governments. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on August 20, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 28, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Total funding$100,000
- Expected awards30
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-SPP-25-001 | November 13, 2024 | Closed December 9, 2024 | Closed |
| FR-SPP-22-001 | July 22, 2022 | Closed September 20, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 21, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 20, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 19, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
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
FRA will provide grants to States with Federal Railroad Safety Program State Participation Agreements to assist with funding eligible training, travel, and laptop computers.
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-SPP-21-001 still open?
No. It closed on August 20, 2021.
Who can apply for FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program?
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for FY21 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program?
Closed August 20, 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. About $100,000 in total across about 30 awards.
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.