Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration Grant
Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) within the Department of Transportation announced a $2,000,000 grant opportunity under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. Funding will support reconstruction of the Slateford Rail Bridge over the former Lackawanna Cut-Off rail line in Pennsylvania. The sole eligible applicant is the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA). Applications close April 24, 2026.
What changed
The Federal Railroad Administration posted funding opportunity FR-CCD-24-018, making $2,000,000 available through the FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed program for restoration of the Slateford Rail Bridge in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority is designated as the sole eligible applicant for this grant.
Transportation companies, rail authorities, and government agencies should monitor this opportunity. Applicants must meet cost sharing requirements and submit complete applications by the April 24, 2026 closing date to be considered for funding.
What to do next
- Confirm eligibility and organizational authority to apply for FR-CCD-24-018
- Submit application through Grants.gov by April 24, 2026
- Ensure cost sharing or matching requirement is satisfied before applying
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FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.325 -- Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
Last Updated: April 8, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Funding will support the reconstruction of the Slateford Rail Bridge over the existing right-of-way (ROW) of the former Lackawanna Cut-Off rail line.
Eligibility
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Additional information
Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA)
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FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed - Slateford Rail Bridge Restoration
Closing: April 24, 2026
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Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-CCD-24-018
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
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1
Posted date:
April 8, 2026
Archive date:
May 24, 2026
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