U.S. Department of Transportation officially opened the next funding round for the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) grant, now also called the "Crossing Safety" program.

This grant helps communities advance projects that improve safety and mobility where roads and rail lines intersect, including grade separations, crossing improvements, and even planning for such work. More than $1.1 billion is available in this FY25–26 round and applications are due June 8, 2026 (45-day application window).

You can view the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) here:
https://railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/fy25-26-railroad-crossing-elimination-program-notice-funding-opportunity

If of interest, please also save the date for a May 6 GoRail webinar on the RCE program featuring the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration, which will provide an overview of this funding round and walk participants through the application process.