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This program supports the Short Line Safety Institute in its efforts to improve safety and safety culture in the short line and regional railroad industry. This grant will support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of SLSI to implement its Four Pillars of activities: safety culture assessments, education and training, communications, and research.
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-RRD-26-002. Assistance Listing: 20.332. Funding Instrument: G. Category: T. Award Amount: Up to $2.4M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). The Short Line Safety Institute is the only entity eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2.4M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for FY26 Short Line Safety Institute Program are due July 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — FY26 Short Line Safety Institute Program is offered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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