# Railroad Research and Development (20.313)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/20-313-railroad-research-and-development/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Railroad Research and Development is run by Department of Transportation. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $22.4 million in 15 grants, about $1.5 million per award.

## Objectives

To foster long-range enhancement of the Federal Railroad Administration's program of research in support of rail safety by developing cooperative research relationships between the Administration and university and industry organizations.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.1 million | 3 |
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 3 |
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 3 |
| 2024 | $10.0 million | 4 |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 3 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Short Line Safety Institute | District of Columbia | $14.8 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | $5.0 million |
| National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | $2.1 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | $400,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Nebraska | $176,552 |