FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
ID: 355334Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA)

Award Range

$0 - $1B

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/355334

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111936
Timeline
    Description

    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.

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    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Notice
    Notice.pdf
    The document outlines a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (RCE) for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024. This program aims to provide grants for highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects to enhance safety and mobility. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, Indian tribes, and port authorities, among others. The funding available is up to $1,148,809,580, with specific allocations for planning projects and initiatives benefiting rural or tribal areas. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by September 23, 2024, and the federal share cannot exceed 80% of the project cost. The document stresses the importance of thorough project planning, development, and design stages, and encourages applicants to propose projects that improve rail safety and reduce highway-rail crossing incidents. It also emphasizes compliance with federal guidelines, including NEPA requirements. Applicants must include a detailed project narrative, budget, and proof of eligibility to secure the funding, with the primary aim of fostering initiatives that promote safer transportation infrastructure across the United States.
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