FR-SPP-25-001: FY25-27 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 2024.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $1.3 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 34 awards. Applications closed on December 9, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 14, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.3 million
- Expected awards34
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-SPP-22-001 | July 22, 2022 | Closed September 20, 2022 | Closed |
| FR-SPP-21-001 | July 21, 2021 | Closed August 20, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 13, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 9, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 8, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Only states with an FRA agreement will be eligible to apply: Alabama Public Service Commission Arizona Corporation Commission California Public Utilities Commission Colorado Public Utilities Commission District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment Florida Department of Transportation Idaho Public Utilities Commission Illinois Commerce Commission Indiana Department of Transportation Iowa Department of Transportation Maine Department of Transportation Maryland Department of Labor Minnesota Department of Transportation Mississippi Department of Transportation Missouri DOT – MO Highways and Transportation Commission Montana Public Service Commission Nebraska Public Service Commission New Hampshire Department of Transportation New Jersey Department of Transportation New Mexico Public Regulations Commission New York State Department of Transportation Public Utilities Commission of Nevada North Carolina Department of Transportation North Dakota Public Service Commission Ohio Public Utilities Commission Oregon Department of Transportation Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Executive Office of the State of South Carolina Tennessee Department of Transportation Texas Department of Transportation Utah Department of Transportation Virginia State Corporation Commission Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission Public Service Commission of West Virginia
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Railroad Safety awards averaged $218,811; this notice allows up to $1.3 million 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
The grant funding is available for FRA-approved technical training; travel expenses to attend approved FRA technical training, conferences, and meetings; and laptop computers required to support inspector reporting and data analysis.
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-25-001 still open?
No. It closed on December 9, 2024.
Who can apply for FY25-27 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program?
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 FY25-27 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program?
Closed December 9, 2024. 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 $1.3 million 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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