Short Line Safety Institute Program in the US

Short Line Safety Institute Program in the US

Section

Deadline Date
August 8, 2025
Donor Agency
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Grant Size
More than $1 million

The Short Line Safety Institute Program is a Congressional appropriation to fund the Short Line Safety Institute (Institute), a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is, "to provide the leadership to enhance the safety culture and safety performance of short line and regional railroads through voluntary, non-punitive partnerships."

The Institute's Strategic goals are to enhance and improve safety practices and to increase the short line and regional railroad industry's culture of commitment to safety. The Institute will address these strategic goals through Four Pillars of activities: safety culture assessments, education and training, research, and communications.

Funding Information
  • Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 2,500,000
  • Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Eligibility Criteria
  • Only the Short Line Safety Institute is eligible to apply.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360036

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