FY24 Village of Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project-Congressionally Directed

The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program – Congressionally Directed, administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) through its Office of Passenger and Freight Programs, provides targeted funding for rail safety and infrastructure projects designated by congressional directive. The FY24 funding cycle includes support for the Village of Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project, a local initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of rail systems that intersect with public infrastructure. The FRA, housed within the U.S. Department of Transportation, supports projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the nation’s rail network. The CRISI program specifically emphasizes projects that mitigate safety hazards, support economic growth, and promote environmentally sustainable freight and passenger rail infrastructure. In the case of the Village of Lemont, the funding will be used for construction-related safety improvements, reflecting the program's commitment to reducing rail-related accidents and delays. Applicants must submit a complete application electronically via Grants.gov or, if already affiliated with GrantSolutions, through that platform. All application materials, including original hardcopy signatures, must be received by the deadline. Application components include the SF-424 series (Application, Assurances, Budget, and Lobbying Disclosure), a Construction Budget Detail and Narrative, a Statement of Work/Project Summary, and an FRA F 251 Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire. These documents must be uploaded and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided. Programmatic and technical inquiries should be directed to Ashley Cotrange of the FRA’s Office of Railroad Development, while administrative and budgetary questions should be directed to Jonne'sha Riggs in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Contact information includes email and telephone support, and technical assistance for GrantSolutions access is available through their helpdesk. The application window closes on November 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. No rolling submissions are accepted, and all applications must be finalized and physically signed by that date. There are no pre-application requirements, and the opportunity does not specify recurring availability, indicating a single-cycle opportunity. Eligible applicants are those designated within congressional directives and associated with public infrastructure and rail safety enhancement. This funding opportunity is tailored for a specific, congressionally designated rail improvement project and reflects FRA’s broader mandate to foster safe and sustainable rail systems through strategic investments in infrastructure and safety enhancements.