[DOT - Federal Railroad Administration](https://railroads.dot.gov/)

July 29, 2025

Up to $5,366,000 total; 1 expected award; cost sharing required

Supports construction of rail infrastructure and transload facilities in Kansas, specifically for the Port Authority of Stafford County.

Only the Port Authority of Stafford County is eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides Congressionally Directed Funding for the construction of approximately 4 miles of railroad track connecting to the BNSF mainline in Kansas. The project includes a 1.5-mile circular loop track for unit train grain loadouts and manifest shipping tracks for transloading other bulk materials such as fertilizer, aggregates, piping materials, and shipping containers. The funding is intended to enhance rail infrastructure and facilitate bulk material logistics in the region. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: July 29, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total program funding: $5,366,000 - Award ceiling: $5,366,000 - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility - Only the Port Authority of Stafford County is eligible to apply for this grant. - No other entities are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically through [GrantSolutions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117408). - Required forms and documents include: - SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - SF-424C Budget Information – Construction Programs - SF-424D Assurances – Construction Programs - SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - FRA F 251 Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire - Construction Budget Detail and Budget Narrative - Federal Railroad Administration Assurances & Certifications - Statement of Work/Project Summary --- ## Additional Information - The grant is administered by the Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Passenger and Freight Programs. - Assistance Listing (CFDA): 20.325 – Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements. - Applications must demonstrate compliance with administrative, budgetary, and technical requirements as outlined in the program documents. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360024) - [Detailed Program Announcement & Application Portal](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117408) - [Federal Railroad Administration](https://railroads.dot.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Name/Department | Email/Phone | |--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Administrative & Budgetary Requirements | Lou M Lorello, CFO | Lou.Lorello@dot.gov
202-440-2563 | | Program/Technical Assistance | Madeleine Falkenstein | M.Falkenstein@dot.gov
(617) 494-3249 | | Electronic Application Help | GrantSolutions Help Desk | 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 |

FY24-CRISI Congressionally Directed-Kansas Transload Facility

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