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The 2025/2026 application cycle closed January 9, 2026. Applicants from that cycle were notified in late March 2026. An email subscription is available for future cycle updates.
Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program (MRSI) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Grant - Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program - MnDOT Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Grant 2025 application is now closed The MRSI Program provides grants for freight rail service improvement projects that support economic development in accordance with Minnesota Statute . Up to $4.
5 million is available to those who submitted grant applications for projects that will improve freight rail service that supports local or statewide economic development. The funding includes $1 million in new bond funding approved during the 2025 legislative special session, and $3. 5 million in bond funding reallocated from previous projects.
The deadline for submitting grant applications closed on Jan. 9, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.
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Political subdivisions of Minnesota Federal agencies that seek to complete a major improvement or rehabilitation of railroad rights of way or other railroad facilities 2025 grant application materials MRSI Grant Funding Instructions (PDF) Application resources (current solicitation) Affidavit of Noncollusion Form (PDF) Conflict of Interest Form (PDF) Certification Form – No Conviction of Felony Financial Crime Certification Form – Not Under Bankruptcy Proceedings Resources for Awarded Grantees List of Required MRSI Grant Documentation - for bond-funded agreements (PDF) Declaration template (MS Word) - to file the required lien with the county Funding Resolution Template (PDF) Local Zoning Regulations Certification Form (PDF) MnDOT Checklist for Use Agreement (PDF) MRSI Grant Rail Agreement template - for bond-funded agreements (PDF) Permit, License & Bond Certification Form (PDF) Responsible Contractor Form (PDF) Source & Use of Funds (PDF) Project selection for the MRSI Program grant follows a two-step process.
Step 1: We evaluate each application for completeness and whether it meets requirements for project type. The application must include the additional required documents listed in the application instructions, including a budget (i.e. engineer's estimate or actual bids) and a schedule with anticipated start and completion dates. Step 2: A project selection committee reviews and scores eligible applications.
Description of overall scope of the proposed project and how it will be accomplished Information on impacts on rail service and the overall transportation system Information on return on investment based on the economic impacts of the proposed project Impact on areas of environmental justice concern using data from MPCA Information on the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project Information on project readiness Information on total project cost and amount of grant funding requested 2025/2026 grant applicants were notified in late March 2026.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Railroads, shippers, local governments, Regional Rail Authorities, and other qualified applicants are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program (MRSI) is funded by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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