Railroad Research and Development Centers of Excellence
Department Of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration
To establish a center to advance research and development efforts that seek to improve the safety, performance, and sustainability of freight, intercity passenger, and commuter rail. This Assistance Listing 20.331 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.313, please refer to former ALN 20.313 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.331 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
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Helps institutions establish and maintain a Center of Excellence for railroad research. Provides funding for related research activities.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Federal investments and grants aimed at fostering railroad research and technology development.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: railroad, transportation, research & development
Region: United States
Other Criteria: organizations involved in railroad research and technology development, stakeholders in the rail industry
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the FRA website for updates on the program.
- Prepare your proposal according to the guidelines provided.
- Submit your application through the designated portal.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://railroads.dot.gov/rail-network-development
- 📤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
- 📎Optional Documents
- IRB approval letter
- Environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- 📥Templates Available
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are required.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
🤝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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