Project Grant 69A36526422110CRSDE
- This federal Project Grant award of $500,000, provided by the Federal Railroad Administration (CFDA 20.313 - Railroad Research and Development), is intended to support research proposals that aim to improve safety and performance in railroad systems. The objective of the program is to fund innovative projects across areas such as safety, environmental impact, human factors, rolling stock, track, grade crossings, hazardous materials transportation, train occupant protection, signaling and train...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded the Delaware Department of Transportation $300,000 under the Highway Training and Education federal grant program (CFDA 20.215) on May 12, 2021. The funding will support the Delaware LTAP/T2 Project, which provides training and technical assistance to local agencies through Delaware's Local Technical Assistance Program. The Highway Training and Education program encompasses several transportation training initiatives,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Rutgers University $11.7 million through the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531) on September 25, 2025, to continue funding the National Transit Institute (NTI) through June 30, 2027. The NTI, codified under 49 U.S.C. § 5314(c) and housed at Rutgers University under the FAST Act, delivers comprehensive training and educational programs to federal, state, and local transportation...
- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) was awarded a $2.5 million Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on March 23, 2021. The funding will support DelDOT's Railroad Professional Engineering Services from fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2024. The Highway Planning and Construction program aims to assist states in providing construction, preservation, and improvement of highways. This particular...
- The University of South Florida was awarded a $22,188,391 Project Grant by the Federal Railroad Administration under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. The purpose of the grant is to develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote railroad careers and develop the current rail industry workforce. Key project elements include targeted student outreach, structured internship programs, and training/workforce development initiatives to advance the...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded Montana State University $8.03 million on August 1, 2025, under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program (CFDA 20.325) to establish three regional transportation workforce centers at Montana State University, the University of Memphis, and California State University Long Beach. These centers will lead multidisciplinary rail workforce capacity-building activities designed...
- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) received a $110,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration on September 7, 2022. The funding supports DelDOT's Summer Transportation Institute 2023, a four-week, non-residential program provided in cooperation with Delaware State University. The program exposes high school students to various facets of the transportation industry, including ground, air, water, and rail, with the goal of cultivating their interest in pursuing...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) a $27 million Project Grant under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program (CFDA 20.326) on June 1, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2028. The award funds intercity performance improvements on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Washington, DC and New Jersey, with specific focus on identifying and developing concepts and plans to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $500,000 to the Delaware Department of Transportation on June 4, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to enhance safety at the East Robbins Road railroad crossing. The project deliverables include upgrading the crossing infrastructure from post-mounted flashing lights to Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Delaware MUTCD-compliant gates, LED lighting systems,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary North Carolina State University received a $3.75M project grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (CFDA 20.327), awarded November 1, 2025, with a completion date of October 31, 2030. The grant supports the North Carolina Railroad Crossing Safety Training Program, which delivers specialized training and educational services designed to enhance safety protocols and workforce competency related to...
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded the University of Delaware a Project Grant totaling $18.17M on December 1, 2025, for the establishment of a Center for Hands-On Training and Learning Environment for the Next Generation Railroad Technical Workforce (HTL). This initiative will operate through October 31, 2029, and focuses on developing comprehensive training and educational infrastructure to prepare the next generation of railroad technical professionals. The center will provide hands-on learning experiences and workforce development programming to address critical skill gaps within the railroad industry and support the nation's transportation infrastructure objectives. While specific sub-awardee or detailed service delivery information is not provided in the award documentation, the University of Delaware's extensive experience as a comprehensive research and educational institution—demonstrated through its prior federal partnerships with NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Defense—positions it to deliver sophisticated technical training curriculum, facility-based educational services, and workforce preparation programs aligned with railroad industry standards and federal transportation priorities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $14.5m | 2/25/26 |