FY26 Railroad Rights-of-Way and Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Information and Education Program
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration · Opportunity number FR-OLS-26-001
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | FR-OLS-26-001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Department of Transportation |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 20.329 |
| Posted | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Deadline | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $1,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | Sep 1, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Only Operation Lifesaver Inc is permitted to apply for this announcement.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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