Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FR-RRD-25-003
Supplemental Funding for Rail Research and Development at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Buyer
693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 01, 2026
Identifier
FR-RRD-25-003
NAICS
541715, 541720
The Federal Railroad Administration is providing supplemental funding to the Center of Excellence at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to advance rail transportation research and development. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration - Recipient: - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Center of Excellence) - Scope of Work: - Basic and applied research to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, resiliency, and sustainability of passenger and freight rail - Evaluation, education, workforce development, training, and technology transfer activities - Focus on urban commuter, intercity high-speed, and freight rail transportation - Eligibility: - Only the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is eligible to apply - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $2,500,000 - Cost sharing or matching is required - Products/Services: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are mentioned - Funding is for research and development services, not for procurement of equipment or hardware
Description
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. Only the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is eligible to apply for this supplemental funding opportunity.