Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CRS 24 003
The FY24 Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation opportunity is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is designed to support a specific rail-related infrastructure project intended to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail service by addressing a rail-highway crossing issue through a grade separation at Appleton Road in Belvidere, Illinois. In practical terms, a grade separation project typically means separating the roadway and the railroad tracks (for example, with an overpass or underpass) so vehicles and trains no longer cross at the same level, which can reduce crash risk, train delays, and roadway congestion caused by blocked crossings.
This is a Congressionally Directed funding opportunity, meaning it is earmarked for a particular recipient and project rather than being broadly competitive among many jurisdictions. As a result, eligibility is limited to a single applicant: the City of Belvidere, Illinois. No other cities, counties, states, authorities, or private entities are eligible to apply under this notice.
The award is provided as a grant under a transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.337. The funding opportunity number is FR CRS 24 003, and the title is FY24- Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation. The program anticipates making one award total, with an award ceiling of $1,666,279. The opportunity was created on 2025-11-01, and the application closing date is listed as 2025-11-15, which sets the deadline for the eligible applicant to submit the required materials to be considered for the single expected award.
Overall, this grant opportunity is narrowly targeted: it is federal support for one local project in Belvidere aimed at improving rail and roadway operations and safety by eliminating or reducing conflicts at a crossing through grade separation, with the FRA serving as the administering agency and the City of Belvidere as the only eligible applicant.Apply for FR CRS 24 003
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24- Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.337.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-11-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-11-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,666,279.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY24 Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The funding is intended to support a specific rail-related infrastructure project in Belvidere, Illinois, focused on addressing a rail-highway crossing issue at Appleton Road through a grade separation.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this grant?
The grant is offered and administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What does "Congressionally Directed" mean for this opportunity?
"Congressionally Directed" means the funding is earmarked for a particular recipient and a particular project, rather than being a broadly competitive program open to many applicants. This notice is narrowly targeted to one applicant and one project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to a single applicant: the City of Belvidere, Illinois. No other cities, counties, states, authorities, or private entities are eligible to apply under this notice.
Can other local governments or private organizations submit an application?
No. Based on the notice information provided, the only eligible applicant is the City of Belvidere, Illinois.
What project is this grant intended to support?
The grant is intended to support the Appleton Road Grade Separation project in Belvidere, Illinois. The purpose is to address a rail-highway crossing issue through grade separation.
What is a grade separation project?
A grade separation project typically separates the roadway and the railroad tracks so vehicles and trains no longer cross at the same level. Examples can include an overpass or an underpass. The goal is to reduce conflicts between rail and roadway traffic at a crossing.
What outcomes is the project expected to improve?
The project is described as intended to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail service by addressing a rail-highway crossing issue. In practical terms, grade separation can reduce crash risk, train delays, and roadway congestion caused by blocked crossings.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making one award total.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,666,279.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.337.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FR CRS 24 003.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The title is FY24- Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2025-11-01.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is listed as 2025-11-15. This is the deadline for the eligible applicant to submit the required materials to be considered for the single expected award.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at Appleton Road in Belvidere, Illinois.
What type of funding activity category is this?
The award is provided as a grant under a transportation funding activity category.
Is this opportunity open to multiple jurisdictions or broadly competitive?
No. It is described as narrowly targeted and Congressionally Directed, with eligibility limited to the City of Belvidere for the specific Appleton Road Grade Separation project.
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