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

March 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$3,000,000 total; one award; cost sharing required

Supports design and construction of a public-access rail-truck trans-load site in Gulfport, MS.

Only Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC), MS is eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides Congressionally Directed Funding for the design and construction of a public-access rail-truck trans-load site in Gulfport, Mississippi. The program is administered by the Federal Railroad Administration under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The goal is to enhance transportation infrastructure by enabling efficient transfer between rail and truck modes, supporting economic development and improved freight mobility in the region. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Full application deadline (application closes at 5:00 PM Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $3,000,000 - Award ceiling: $3,000,000 (single award) - Award floor: $0 - Only one award is expected - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility - Only the Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC), Mississippi, is eligible to apply for this opportunity. - No other organizations or individuals are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically through [GrantSolutions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=121967). - Required forms include: - SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - SF-424A/B (Budget Information and Assurances for Non-Construction) - SF-424C/D (Budget Information and Assurances for Construction) - SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - Construction Budget Detail and Budget Narrative - FRA F 251 Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire - First-time users will receive login credentials via email; existing grantees should use their current accounts. - All documentation and attachments must be uploaded as specified in the application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The project is Congressionally directed and focused on public infrastructure for freight transfer. - Cost sharing/matching is required; applicants should prepare to document matching funds. - The grant will support both design and construction phases. --- ## External Links - [Full announcement and application details (GrantSolutions)](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=121967) - [Official grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361246) - [FRA funder homepage](https://railroads.dot.gov) - [FRA contact page](https://railroads.dot.gov/about-fra/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Name/Office | Email/Phone | |------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Administrative & Budgetary | Arnaud Kalameu | Arnaud.kalameu.kalameu@dot.gov
202-731-5429 | | Program/Technical Assistance | Alan Rao | Alan.Rao@dot.gov
781-697-0174 | | GrantSolutions Help Desk | - | 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm ET) | ---

FY24 MS HCDC Seaway Rail Truck Site

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