Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CCD 24 018
The FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR CCD 24 018) is a discretionary federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is offered under CFDA 20.325 and falls within the transportation funding activity category. The purpose of this specific, congressionally directed award is to fund the reconstruction of the Slateford Rail Bridge located over the existing right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Cut-Off rail line. The work is tied to restoring or improving a key rail structure along an established corridor, which typically supports broader rail service reliability, safety, and long-term corridor preservation goals.
The project sponsor identified in the notice is the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA). Eligible applicants are listed as "Others," which in federal grant listings often indicates eligibility is not limited to a narrow set of applicant types, but in the case of a congressionally directed item, the intent is generally to support the named recipient and the described project. The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $2,000,000, meaning the grant is expected to fund up to that amount for the bridge reconstruction activity described.
Key administrative details include an original closing date of April 24, 2026, and a creation date of April 8, 2026. The funding instrument is a grant, and because it is labeled as a congressionally directed CRISI item, it is best understood as a targeted allocation within the broader Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements framework, focused specifically on the Slateford Rail Bridge restoration rather than an open-ended, multi-project competition.Apply for FR CCD 24 018
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.325.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-04-24. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration (FR CCD 24 018)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR CCD 24 018.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
It is a discretionary federal grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 20.325.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls within the transportation funding activity category.
What is the purpose of this specific congressionally directed award?
The stated purpose is to fund the reconstruction of the Slateford Rail Bridge located over the existing right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Cut-Off rail line.
What project work is this funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support reconstruction of the Slateford Rail Bridge, tied to restoring or improving a key rail structure along an established corridor.
Where is the Slateford Rail Bridge located (as described in the notice)?
It is described as being located over the existing right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Cut-Off rail line.
How does this project relate to broader rail goals?
The notice connects the work to restoring or improving a key rail structure along an established corridor, which typically supports broader goals such as rail service reliability, safety, and long-term corridor preservation.
What is meant by "Congressionally Directed" in this listing?
As labeled, it is best understood as a targeted allocation within the broader Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) framework, focused specifically on the Slateford Rail Bridge restoration rather than an open-ended, multi-project competition.
Who is the project sponsor identified in the notice?
The project sponsor identified is the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as "Others." In federal grant listings, this often indicates eligibility is not limited to a narrow set of applicant types. However, for a congressionally directed item, the intent is generally to support the named recipient and the described project.
Does this opportunity appear to be intended for one specific recipient?
Based on it being a congressionally directed CRISI item and the presence of a named project sponsor (PNRRA), the listing suggests a targeted award intended to support the described Slateford Rail Bridge reconstruction project.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000, meaning the grant is expected to fund up to that amount for the bridge reconstruction activity described.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the original closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original closing date is April 24, 2026.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is April 8, 2026.
Is this opportunity described as an open-ended competitive program for multiple projects?
No. It is described as a congressionally directed CRISI item focused specifically on the Slateford Rail Bridge restoration, rather than an open-ended, multi-project competition.
What rail corridor is referenced in connection with the bridge reconstruction?
The notice references the existing right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Cut-Off rail line.
What is the broader program framework mentioned in the notice?
The notice mentions that this item is within the broader Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) framework.
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