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

August 22, 2025

$12,000,000 total; 1 award expected; cost sharing/matching required

Supports projects to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail on the New Haven Line.

Only the Connecticut Department of Transportation is eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports improvements to the New Haven Line to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail operations. The program is part of the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) initiative and is congressionally directed for Phase 1 of the track speed improvement project. The grant is intended for capital construction and related activities that will deliver measurable benefits for rail transportation. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: August 22, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time --- ## Funding Amount - Total estimated program funding: $12,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Award ceiling: $12,000,000 - Award floor: $0 - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility - Only the Connecticut Department of Transportation is eligible to apply for this award. - No other entities are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [GrantSolutions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117594). - 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 - Construction Budget Detail and Budget Narrative - Federal Railroad Administration Assurances & Certifications - Statement of Work/Project Summary - First-time users of GrantSolutions will receive login credentials via email; existing users should use their current accounts. --- ## Additional Information - The funding is congressionally directed and specific to the New Haven Line Track Speed Improvement, Phase 1. - For further details, see the [official program announcement](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117594). --- ## External Links - [Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360312) - [Program Announcement & Application Portal](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117594) - [Federal Railroad Administration](https://railroads.dot.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Name/Office | Phone | Email | |-----------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------| | Administrative/Budget | Jonne'sha Riggs, Office of Railroad CFO | 771-201-1113 | Jonnesha.Riggs@dot.gov | | Program/Technical | Moshe Adams, Office of Railroad Policy and Development or Office of Railroad Safety | 202-836-3557 | Moshe.Adams@dot.gov | | General Help Desk | GrantSolutions Help Desk | 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 | |

FY23-New Haven Line Track Speed Improv Phase 1(Time)-Congressionally Dir

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