transportation · DOT-FRA

FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration · FR-RCE-26-001

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $1146.5M

Total Program Funding

$1146.5M

Expected Awards

120

Deadline

June 8, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program. DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. The Crossings Program funds highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects, including but not limited to elimination projects, that improve safety and mobility of people and goods. up to $1,146,528,000 per award; $1,146,528,000 total program funding; ~120 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, County governments, State governments, Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•i
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-06-08

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Crossings Program funds highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects, including but not limited to elimination projects, that improve safety and mobility of people and goods.

Who Can Apply

i. A State (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other United States territories and possessions). ii. A political subdivision of a State. iii. A federally recognized Indian Tribe. iv. A unit of local government or a group of local governments. v. A public port authority. vi. A metropolitan planning organization. vii. A group of entities described in any of paragraphs (i) through (vii).

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $1146.5M
Total Program Funding: $1146.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 120
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: April 24, 2026

Application Deadline: June 8, 2026 (0 days remaining)

No Explanation

Agency Contact

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