Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CCD 24 013
The FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere funding opportunity (Opportunity Number FR CCD 24 013) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It falls under the transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 20.337. The purpose of the funding is to support rail-related projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of both intercity passenger rail and freight rail service.
Eligibility for this opportunity is extremely limited: only the City of Belvidere, Illinois is eligible to submit an application. The program anticipates making a single award, with an expected award count of 1. The maximum (ceiling) amount available under this opportunity is $1,666,279, meaning the award is capped at that level for the eligible applicant.
The opportunity was created on November 7, 2025, and the application closing date is November 15, 2025. The funding instrument is a grant, indicating that awarded funds are intended to support an approved public-purpose project under federal requirements rather than a procurement contract for goods or services. Overall, this is a congressionally directed CRISI-related rail investment opportunity targeted specifically to the City of Belvidere to advance rail safety and performance outcomes.Apply for FR CCD 24 013
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere" 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 2025-11-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-11-15. (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 $1,666,279.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere."
What is the opportunity number?
The Opportunity Number is FR CCD 24 013.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula program?
It is a discretionary grant program.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a grant?
It means awarded funds are intended to support an approved public-purpose project under applicable federal requirements, rather than being a procurement contract for goods or services.
What category of funding activity does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is transportation.
What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing associated with this opportunity is 20.337.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support rail-related projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of both intercity passenger rail and freight rail service.
Is this opportunity connected to CRISI?
Yes. It is described as a CRISI-related, congressionally directed rail investment opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is extremely limited: only the City of Belvidere, Illinois is eligible to submit an application.
Can other cities, counties, states, railroads, nonprofits, or private entities apply?
No. Based on the opportunity description provided, only the City of Belvidere, Illinois is eligible to apply.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making a single award, with an expected award count of 1.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) for this opportunity?
The maximum (ceiling) amount available is $1,666,279. The award is capped at that level for the eligible applicant.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 7, 2025.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is November 15, 2025.
Is the funding intended for passenger rail, freight rail, or both?
The purpose statement indicates it supports rail-related projects that improve outcomes for both intercity passenger rail and freight rail service.
What kinds of outcomes is the FRA seeking through this funding?
The stated outcomes include improved safety, efficiency, and reliability of rail service (intercity passenger and freight).
Is this opportunity targeted to a specific location?
Yes. It is specifically targeted to the City of Belvidere, Illinois.
Is this opportunity described as congressionally directed?
Yes. It is described as a "Congressionally Directed" CRISI-related opportunity.
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