FY25 Center of Excellence-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Supplemental)

This funding opportunity provides supplemental funds to the existing grant agreement number 69A36524520020RRDIL. The objective of the Center is to advance research and development that improves the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation by funding basic and applied research, evaluation, education, workforce development, training, and technology transfer efforts related to safety, project delivery, efficiency, reliability, resiliency, and sustainability of urban commuter, intercity high-speed, and freight rail transportation. Outcomes from the Center will include results from the research conducted as well as education, workforce development, and technology transfer activities.

Program Details

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration is a federal agency that offers the FY25 Center of Excellence-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Supplemental) grant program to support rd grants, sustainability, and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for rd grants, sustainability, and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with DOT - Federal Railroad Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $2.5M. Applications are due by May 8, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports rd grants, sustainability, and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 482, 237310, 541715. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by FRA
• Programs related to research and development

Award details

Award range: $0 – $2.5M. Applications close on May 8, 2026.

Categories

Rd Grants · Sustainability · Workforce