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"F26AS00020 FY2026 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
F26AS00020 FY2026 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA) is sponsored by Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration. Supports innovative rail safety research projects.
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Opportunity Listing - FY26 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA) FY26 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA) Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Assistance Listings: 20. 332 -- Railroad Research and Development Last Updated: July 14, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) programs explore promising but unproven concepts with the potential to advance specific surface transportation systems. The Rail Safety IDEA program investigates innovative concepts and methods to improve safety and performance of railroads.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) endeavors to provide funding for the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to continue to carry out the Rail Safety IDEA program. FRA funding for the Safety IDEA program has been provided since October 2002. FRA joined the Federal...
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as a joint sponsor of the Safety IDEA program. FMCSA has been funding the Safety IDEA program since the program started in October 2001. In 2013, the Rail Safety IDEA program has become completely independent and separate from the FMCSA; therefore, all projects funded by this Grant must be railroad related projects.
The Rail Safety IDEA programs explore innovative concepts that are initiated and proposed by researchers, inventors, universities, or companies, both within and outside the usual transportation research community. The National Academy of Sciences is the only entity eligible to apply. Grantor contact information Phone Number: 1.
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Link to additional information FY26 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA) Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and the four regional associations of fish and wildlife agencies (NEAFWA, SEAFWA, MAFWA, and WAFWA). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
F26AS00020 FY2026 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA) is funded by Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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