The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering the FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, aimed at funding highway-rail and pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects to enhance safety and mobility. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, public port authorities, and metropolitan planning organizations, with a focus on projects that improve rail safety and reduce highway-rail crossing incidents. The total funding available for this program is approximately $1,148,809,580, with a federal share not exceeding 80% of project costs, and applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by September 23, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Center at 1-800-518-4726.