Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CCD 26 001
The FY24 Village of Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project - Congressionally Directed is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is designed to support a rail-focused project that strengthens the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail service. The opportunity is categorized under transportation funding and is listed under CFDA 20.337.
This is a congressionally directed award, meaning it is intended for a specific recipient rather than a broad, competitive applicant pool. Eligibility is limited to only one applicant: the Village of Lemont, Illinois. No other entities are eligible to apply, even if they operate rail infrastructure or provide transportation services elsewhere. The funding instrument is a grant.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $500,000, and the program anticipates making a single award. The opportunity was created on November 19, 2025, and the application closing date is December 1, 2025. The official opportunity number is FR CCD 26 001, and the title is FY24 Village of Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project - Congressionally Directed.Apply for FR CCD 26 001
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 Village of Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project-Congressionally Directed" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.337.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-11-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-12-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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