Synopsis

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.
Response Date	May 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	May 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	2,500,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	Only University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name	DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Link to Additional Information:	FY25 Center of Excellence-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Supplemental)
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-493-0112

CFDA Program(s)

• 20.313: Railroad Research and Development