FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration

The FY CRISI Congressionally Directed Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration grant is administered by the Federal Railroad Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. This funding opportunity is part of a congressionally directed initiative intended to support targeted rail infrastructure investments that improve safety, reliability, and operational continuity. The Federal Railroad Administration plays a central role in overseeing passenger and freight rail development across the United States, and this program aligns with its broader mission to modernize and enhance rail systems through capital investment and safety improvements. The purpose of this specific funding opportunity is to support the reconstruction of the Slateford Rail Bridge, which spans the existing right-of-way of the former Lackawanna Cut-Off rail line. The project is focused on restoring critical infrastructure that will enable continued or renewed rail service along this corridor. Funding is intended to cover construction-related activities associated with rebuilding the bridge, including engineering, materials, labor, and associated project costs that directly contribute to the infrastructure restoration. The total available funding for this opportunity is $2,000,000, with a single award expected to be issued. The funding structure indicates a maximum award ceiling equal to the total program funding, meaning the selected applicant will receive the full amount if awarded. A cost sharing or matching requirement is explicitly required, although the exact percentage or ratio is not specified in the available materials. This indicates that the recipient must contribute non-federal funds or resources to support the project in accordance with federal grant requirements for infrastructure programs. Eligibility for this grant is highly restricted and limited to a single entity, the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority. This indicates that the opportunity is congressionally directed and not open to general competition. As such, eligibility criteria are predefined, and no other applicants are permitted to apply. The targeted nature of the funding reflects legislative intent to support a specific infrastructure project within a defined geographic and organizational scope. Applications must be submitted electronically through the GrantSolutions system. Applicants are required to complete and submit standard federal forms including the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, SF-424C Budget Information for Construction Programs, SF-424D Assurances for Construction Programs, and the SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. In addition, applicants must provide a construction budget detail and narrative, a statement of work or project summary, and required assurances and certifications specific to the Federal Railroad Administration. These components collectively form the complete application package necessary for review. The application deadline is April 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with the opportunity posted on April 8, 2026. There are no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers indicated. Administrative and technical contacts are provided for applicant support, including representatives from the Office of Railroad Chief Financial Officer and the Office of Railroad Development. While the timeline for award notification and project performance period is not specified, applicants are expected to adhere to federal grant administration standards following award. This opportunity does not indicate recurrence and appears to be a one-time, project-specific funding allocation tied to congressional direction.