Railroad Research and Development
CFDA 20.313 · Federal Grants & Funding
Total Funding
$18.1M
Awards
9
Recipients
4
States
3
Last Updated
Feb 17, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
| Fiscal Year | Obligations | Awards | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.0M | 5 | |
| 2026 | $5.1M | 4 | -60.5% |
Award Type Mix
| Type | Obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 0 |
Top 9 Awards under CFDA 20.313
Largest individual obligations for Railroad Research and Development.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_69A36524520020RRDIL_069 THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (RECIPIENT OR UIUC) TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY RAIL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (NURAIL COE ALSO RE… | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Illinois | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | — | 2024 | $5,000,000 |
ASST_NON_69A36524420060RRDDC_069 FRA IS PARTNERING WITH THE SAFETY INSTITUTE IN ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND SAFETY CULTURE IN THE SHORT LINE AND REGIONAL RAILROAD INDUSTRY. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE MISSI… | SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $2,500,000 |
ASST_NON_69A36522403600RRDDC_069 FRA IS PARTNERING WITH THE SAFETY INSTITUTE IN ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND SAFETY CULTURE IN THE SHORT LINE AND REGIONAL RAILROAD INDUSTRY. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE MISSI… | SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2026 | $2,500,000 |
ASST_NON_69A36523420010RRDDC_069 FRA IS PARTNERING WITH THE SAFETY INSTITUTE IN ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND SAFETY CULTURE IN THE SHORT LINE AND REGIONAL RAILROAD INDUSTRY. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE MISSI… | SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2026 | $2,427,943 |
ASST_NON_69A36524420050RRDDC_069 FRA IS PARTNERING WITH THE SAFETY INSTITUTE IN ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND SAFETY CULTURE IN THE SHORT LINE AND REGIONAL RAILROAD INDUSTRY. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE MISSI… | SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $2,425,000 |
ASST_NON_69A36521402820RRDDC_069 THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM FUNDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS TO ATTRACT RESEARCHPROPOSALS THAT ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE IN RAILROAD SYSTEMS,INCLUDING THE FOL… | SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2024 | $2,400,000 |
ASST_NON_69A36521403060RRDMD_069 THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE THE RISE DATA ANALYTIC PLATFORM. UMD CATT LAB WILL DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND ENHANCE SAFETY DATA ANALYSIS AND… | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK Maryland | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | COLLEGE PARK, MD-04 | 2024 | $645,000 |
ASST_NON_69A36520401770RRDDC_069 THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS GRANT IS FOR SLSI TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND PERFORM AS A PRT FOR THE PARTICIPATING CLASS II AND CLASS III CARRIERS IN FRA?S C3RS PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES ANALY… | SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTE District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2026 | $200,000 |
ASST_NON_FR-RLD-0039-17_069 THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CONDUCT DETAILED PLANNING AND DESIGN STUDY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A PASSENGER RAIL STATION IN MOBILE THAT WAS DEMOLISHED IN 2007 AS A RESULT OF… | SOUTHERN RAIL COMMISSION Mississippi | Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration | CITY OF MOBILE, AL-01 | 2026 | $0 |
Top 9 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $12.5M | 6 |
| Maryland | $645K | 1 |
| Alabama | $0 | 1 |
Top Recipients
| Recipient | Total | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SHORT LINE SAFETY INSTITUTEDC | $12.5M | 6 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISIL | $5.0M | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARKMD | $645K | 1 |
| SOUTHERN RAIL COMMISSIONMS | $0 | 1 |
Agencies Administering This Program
Source: USAspending.gov · All Programs