Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CRS 18 001
The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), focused on funding capital investments that strengthen the nations passenger and freight rail network. The core goal is to improve rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability through projects that deliver tangible, infrastructure-based outcomes. In practical terms, this funding is aimed at upgrades and improvements that reduce risk, increase performance, and make rail service more dependable for both people and goods.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it sets aside minimum funding amounts for two policy priorities. First, at least $17 million is reserved for rural projects, signaling an emphasis on ensuring that communities outside major metropolitan areas can address rail infrastructure needs and safety issues. Second, at least $10 million is reserved for projects that help initiate or restore intercity passenger rail service, meaning proposals that start new intercity routes or bring back previously discontinued service are specifically encouraged and protected within the overall funding structure.
This particular notice lists the award mechanism as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency expects to have more substantial involvement during project execution than with a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized under transportation and is identified under CFDA (now commonly aligned with Assistance Listing) number 20.325. The funding opportunity number is FR CRS 18 001, and it was created on 2018-02-21 with an original application closing date of 2018-06-21. The listed award ceiling is $65,232,400, indicating the maximum size of an award under this opportunity as presented in the source data. The opportunity is described as discretionary, which typically means awards are competitive and based on how well applications meet program goals and selection criteria rather than being distributed by formula.
Eligibility spans a broad mix of public-sector and rail-industry entities, reflecting the fact that rail projects often involve shared corridors, cross-jurisdictional infrastructure, and public-private coordination. Eligible applicants include state governments as well as county and city or township governments. Beyond general government eligibility, the opportunity specifically calls out rail-related organizations and partnerships that can carry out or support rail capital projects and rail research. These include Class II and Class III railroads, Amtrak or other rail carriers that provide intercity passenger transportation, university transportation centers engaged in rail research, and non-profit labor organizations representing rail carrier employees or rail contractor employees. It also includes the Transportation Research Board (along with entities it contracts with for rail research development). In addition, rail carriers or rail equipment manufacturers may apply when partnered with a state, group of states, an interstate compact, a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more states, or a political subdivision of a state. That partnership language is important because it signals that private rail entities and manufacturers are expected to coordinate with public agencies to align projects with broader transportation planning and public benefits.
Overall, CRISI is structured to push meaningful improvements in rail infrastructure and service outcomes, with special attention to rural needs and to expanding or restoring intercity passenger rail. It supports a wide set of eligible applicants across government, rail operators, research institutions, labor organizations, and public-private partnerships, all centered on capital projects that make the rail system safer and more reliable.Apply for FR CRS 18 001
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.325.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-02-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-06-21. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,232,400.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Others.
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| FY19 Railroad Safety State Participation Grant Program Apply for FR SPP 19 001 Funding Number: FR SPP 19 001 Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $485,000 |
| FY 2019 National Infrastructure Investments Apply for DTOS59 19 RA BUILD Funding Number: DTOS59 19 RA BUILD Agency: Department of Transportation Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $25,000,000 |
| FY2019 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Apply for FR AMT 19 005 Funding Number: FR AMT 19 005 Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $797,986,009 |
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