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

August 27, 2025

$12,000,000 total; one award expected; cost sharing required

Supports projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail.

Only the Connecticut Department of Transportation is eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding for projects aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. The grant is specifically targeted at the New Haven Line Track Speed Improvement Phase 1, as directed by Congress. This program is part of the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements initiative. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: **August 27, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time** --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Program Funding:** $12,000,000 - **Award Ceiling:** $12,000,000 - **Award Floor:** $0 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicant:** Only the Connecticut Department of Transportation is eligible to apply for this award. - **CFDA Number:** 20.325 (Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements) --- ## 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 (attachment) - Federal Railroad Administration Assurances & Certifications (attachment) - Statement of Work/Project Summary (attachment) --- ## Additional Information - This grant is congressionally directed and is not open to a broad applicant pool. - For technical or programmatic questions, contact the Federal Railroad Administration representatives listed below. --- ## External Links - [Full Opportunity Details on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360312) - [Program Announcement & Application Portal (GrantSolutions)](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117594) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Name/Office | Phone | Email | |-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------| | Administrative/Budgetary Requirements | Jonne'sha Riggs, Office of Railroad CFO | 771-201-1113 | Jonnesha.Riggs@dot.gov | | Program/Technical Assistance | Moshe Adams, Office of Railroad Policy and Development or Office of Railroad Safety | 202-836-3557 | Moshe.Adams@dot.gov | | Electronic Application Support | GrantSolutions Help Desk | 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 | N/A (see hours below) | - **GrantSolutions Help Desk Hours:** Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET ---

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

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