FY26 Short Line Safety Institute Program

Closed Posted

Opportunity number
FR-RRD-26-002
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Up to $2,425,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
  • 20.332
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Transportation
Eligible applicants
  • Other
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Railroad Administration is soliciting applications for a grant to support the Short Line Safety Institute's safety improvement activities in the short line and regional railroad industry, with applications due July 25, 2026. Eligible applicants fall within the "Other" category. The grant will fund SLSI's mission across four strategic pillars: safety culture assessments, education and training, communications, and research. Specific award amounts, period of performance, cost share requirements, evaluation criteria, and the number of anticipated awards are not specified in the posted opportunity. Applicants should verify detailed program requirements, budget parameters, and application procedures through the full NOFO.

Synopsis

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.

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