Funder: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Due Dates: June 1, 2025 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,320,000 total; one award; project-based, single-year funding
Summary: Supports construction of an eight-track classification yard and intermodal switch lead for the Port Bienville Short Line Railroad in Hancock County, Mississippi.
Key Information: Only the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is eligible to apply; limited submission.
Description
This opportunity provides Congressionally Directed Funding through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to support the expansion of rail infrastructure at Port Bienville Industrial Park in Hancock County, Mississippi. The project will fund the construction of an eight-track classification yard and an intermodal switch lead for the Port Bienville Short Line Railroad, enhancing freight capacity and intermodal connectivity in the region.
Due Dates
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Funding Amount
- Total Funding Available: $7,320,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 1
- Award Ceiling: $7,320,000
- Award Floor: $0
- Cost Sharing/Matching: Required
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicant: Only the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is eligible to apply for this opportunity.
- Geographic Restriction: Project must be located in Hancock County, Mississippi.
- Applicant Type: Limited submission; not open to other organizations or individuals.
Application Process
- Submission Platform: Applications must be submitted electronically via GrantSolutions.
- Required Forms:
- SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
- SF-424C Budget Information – Construction Programs
- SF-424D Assurances – Construction Programs
- SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Construction Budget Detail and Budget Narrative (upload as attachment)
- Federal Railroad Administration Assurances & Certifications (upload as attachment)
- Statement of Work/Project Summary (upload as attachment)
- Account Setup: First-time users will receive account credentials via email; existing grantees should use their current accounts.
Additional Information
- CFDA Number: 20.325 (Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements)
- Funding Instrument: Grant
- Category of Funding Activity: Transportation
- Matching Requirement: Yes
- Program Office: Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Passenger and Freight Programs
External Links
Contact Information
| Purpose | Name/Office | Email | Phone |
|---|
| Administrative & Budgetary Requirements | Arnaud Kalameu Kalameu, Office of CFO | Arnaud.kalameu.kalameu@dot.gov | 202-731-5429 |
| Program/Technical Assistance | Alan Rao, Office of Policy & Development | Alan.Rao@dot.gov | 781-697-0174 |
| General FRA Contact | Federal Railroad Administration | frapa@dot.gov | (202)-493-6024 |
| GrantSolutions Help Desk | GrantSolutions | — | 1-866-577-0771 / 202-401-5282 |