Railroad Research and Development
Department Of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration
To foster long-range enhancement of the Federal Railroad Administration's program of research in support of rail safety by developing cooperative research relationships between the Administration and university and industry organizations.
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Helps businesses develop innovative projects to improve rail safety. Provides funding for research and development in areas like environmental sustainability and workforce training.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Federal investments and support for research and technology development within the U.S. railroad industry, aimed at enhancing safety, reliability, efficiency, and overall network improvement.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: railroad
Region: United States
Other Criteria: organizations involved in railroad research and technology development, rail stakeholders, other agencies working with FRA
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the FRA website for information on funding opportunities.
- Prepare your proposal according to the guidelines provided.
- Submit your application through the designated portal.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://railroads.dot.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- Environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are required.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- research and technology development
- safety regulations implementation
- infrastructure improvement projects
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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This program offers funding up to $7,425,000 (minimum $3,500,000).
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