FR-SPP-23-001: FY23 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program (Tennessee ONLY)
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 $6,389 to state and local governments. It expected to make one award worth $6,389 in total. Applications closed on March 22, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 8, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$6,389
- Total funding$6,389
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 8, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 22, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 21, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is the only eligible entity for new funding under this announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Railroad Safety awards averaged $218,811; this notice allows up to $6,389 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. (Tennessee ONLY)
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-23-001 still open?
No. It closed on March 22, 2023.
Who can apply for FY23 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program (Tennessee ONLY)?
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY23 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program (Tennessee ONLY)?
Closed March 22, 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 $6,389 each. About $6,389 in total for one award.
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.