FY25 Short Line Safety Institute Program
ID: 360036Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360036

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117432
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is offering a grant opportunity titled the FY25 Short Line Safety Institute Program, aimed at enhancing safety culture and performance within short line and regional railroads. The program is specifically designed for the Short Line Safety Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization, which will implement initiatives focused on safety culture assessments, education and training, research, and communications to achieve its strategic goals. With an estimated total program funding of $2.5 million and a single award anticipated, interested applicants should note that the application deadline is August 8, 2025. For further inquiries, the GrantSolutions Help Desk can be reached at 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 during business hours.

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