Railroad Development

 

To provide financial assistance for: planning and developing railroad corridors (including environmental studies), purchasing rail equipment, rail line relocation and improvement projects, construction projects that improve rail lines, enhance service, and add capacity to the national rail system, capital construction, rehabilitation and improvements benefiting train operations.

Active 20.314 Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 The program will include the completion of detailed environmental studies and documentation plus preparation of Environmental Impact Studies. One project was obligated in FY 16 to construct a new station building that will be fully ADA-compliant and better meet the needs of the traveling public.
Fiscal Year 2018 Two projects were completed in FY 2018.
Fiscal Year 2019 Two projects were completed in FY 2019.
Fiscal Year 2020 In FY 2020, FRA obligated 4 projects for approximately $6 million. In FY 2020, FRA completed and closed 6 projects.
Fiscal Year 2021 In FY 2021, FRA completed and closed 2 projects.
Fiscal Year 2022 In FY 2022, FRA closed of 7 legacy grants.
Fiscal Year 2023 In FY 2023, FRA anticipates the completion and closures of additional grants.
Fiscal Year 2024 In FY 2024, FRA anticipates the completion and closures of additional grants. Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (aka - MAP-21),, Public Law 112-141
Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (aka - RSIA 2008), Public Law 110-432 State governments (includes District of Columbia); Regional and Local governments (excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals); For-profit organizations, such as railroads. State governments Regional and local governments For-profit organizations, such as railroads. See Application Procedures section (092). 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The applicant must submit the following information: SF424 - Application for Federal Assistance, SF 424C - Budget Information for Construction, or SF 424A - Budget Information for Non-Construction, SF 424D - Assurances for Construction, or SF 424B - Assurances for Non-Construction, FRA's Additional Assurances and Certifications, and other information such as project narratives, statements of work, and budgets. FRA will contact applicants with successful applications with information and instructions about the award process. This notification is not an authorization to begin proposed project activities. A formal grant agreement or cooperative agreement signed by both the grantee and the FRA, including an approved scope, schedule, and budget, is required before the award is considered complete. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Typical criteria in descending order of relative importance: (1) Degree to which it may improve upon or advance railroad safety; (2) Overall scientific and/technical merit; (3) Likelihood for its near term adoption and implementation of possible recommendations; (4) Degree to which the proposed project fits into the Administration's overall research objectives: (5) Reasonableness and realism of the proposed cost, and the availability of funds (to include due consideration for proposed cost-sharing by the applicant). (1) The financial assistance may fund, but is not limited to, rehabilitation or construction of railroads, including planning activities and associated studies. (2) The financial assistance may also fund freight projects of national or regional significance such as railway-highway grade crossing or grade separation projects; or a freight project that is (1) an intermodal or rail project or (2) within the boundaries of a public or private freight rail, water, or intermodal facility. Performance Reports: Grant recipients will be monitored periodically by FRA to ensure that the project goals, objectives, performance requirements, timelines, milestones, budgets, and other related program criteria are being met. No additional requirements. During the course of its activities under a grant agreement and for three years thereafter, the applicant must agree to retain intact and to provide any data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to its performance under the agreement as FRA may require. Reporting and record-keeping requirements are set forth in 2 C.F.R. Part 200 for private non-profit and for-profit Grantees. Closeout does not alter these requirements. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. Matching is determined by each award.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The restriction is based on the period of performance as outlined in the grant award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Assistance is usually awarded upon request for reimbursement. ACH reimbursement None/Not specified. Matthew Lorah
Chief, Grant & Loan Program Development Division,
Office of Rail Program Development
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590 USA
Matthew.Lorah@dot.gov
Phone: (202) 579-1074 http://www.fra.dot.gov/ 69-8083-0-1-401 (Project Grants) FY 22$131,750,000.00; FY 23 est $4,880,000.00; FY 24 est $4,880,000.00; FY 21$24,163,483.00; FY 20$23,090,763.00; FY 19$45,000,000.00; FY 18$57,739,092.00; FY 17$25,904,800.00; FY 16$31,561,467.00; - Grants within these programs ranged from $6,750,000 to $125,000,000 with an average of $65,875,000. Grants within these programs ranged from $6,750,000 to $125,000,000 with an average of $65,875,000. Recipients of funds must comply with all applicable requirements of Federal law, including, without limitation, the Constitution of the United States; the conditions of performance, nondiscrimination requirements, and other assurances made applicable to the award of funds in accordance with regulations of the Department of Transportation; and applicable Federal financial assistance and contracting principles promulgated by the Office of Management and Budget. In complying with these requirements, recipients, in particular, must ensure that no concession agreements are denied or other contracting decisions made on the basis of speech or other activities protected by the First Amendment. If the Department determines that a recipient has failed to comply with applicable Federal requirements, the Department may terminate the award of funds and disallow previously incurred costs, requiring the recipient to reimburse any expended award funds. Examples of administrative and national policy requirements include: 2 CFR Part 200; procurement standards; compliance with Federal civil rights laws and regulations; requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises, debarment and suspension requirements, and drug-free workplace requirements; FRA's and OMB's Assurances and Certifications; Americans with Disabilities Act; safety requirements; NEPA; environmental justice requirements; performance measures under 49 U.S.C. 22907(f); grant conditions under 49 U.S.C. 22905, including the Buy America requirements, the provision deeming operators rail carriers for certain purposes and grantee agreements with railroad right-of-way owners for projects using railroad right-of way. See an example of standard terms and conditions for FRA grant awards at https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/Details/L19057. Fiscal Year 2017 1) A feasibility study that will evaluate existing rail infrastructure to identify potential improvements that will increase maximum allowable train speeds and assess the feasibility of passenger rail service. 2) A Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed high-speed ground transportation corridor. 3) The conceptual design for the rehabilitation and modernization of an existing tunnel.
Fiscal Year 2018 Examples of projects completed in FY 2018 include studies to evaluate existing rail infrastructure in order to identify potential improvements that will increase maximum allowable train speeds, assess the feasibility of passenger rail service, and complete an environmental impact statement.
Fiscal Year 2019 Examples of projects completed in FY 2019 include studies to evaluate existing rail infrastructure in order to identify potential improvements that will increase maximum allowable train speeds, assess the feasibility of passenger rail service, and complete an environmental impact statement.
Fiscal Year 2020 Examples of project completed in FY 2020 include studies to evaluate existing rail infrastructure in order to identify potential improvements that will increase maximum allowable train speeds, assess the feasibility of passenger rail service, and complete an environmental impact statement.
Fiscal Year 2021 No projects were obligated in FY 2021.
Fiscal Year 2022 No projects were obligated in FY 2022.
Fiscal Year 2023 Examples of projects anticipated for obligation in FY 2023 may include grade crossing improvements, planning studies for new and/or improved railroad facilities and/or analytical, strategic planning, and administrative support to implement Section 209 of PRIAA.
Fiscal Year 2024 Examples of projects anticipated for obligation in FY 2024 may include grade crossing improvements, planning studies for new and/or improved railroad facilities and/or analytical, strategic planning, and administrative support to implement Section 209 of PRIAA.