Major Funding Opportunity for Short Line Railroads: FY 2025-2026 CRISI Grants Now Open
The Federal Railroad Administration has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, making more than $2.039 billion available for eligible rail projects.
These projects include short line and regional railroad infrastructure improvements, grade crossing upgrades, rail safety technology deployment, rail line relocation and improvement projects, corridor planning, workforce development, emissions-reduction locomotive projects, and more.
This is a significant opportunity, but it is also a highly competitive program as demand always outpaces supply. A strong application requires a clear project narrative, a compelling public benefits case, and a well-developed funding strategy.
At Mickelson & Company, we help railroads and public-sector partners develop competitive CRISI applications and navigate the grant process from project scoping through submission.
Applications for this cycle must be submitted by June 22, 2026.
Contact our CRISI grant expert, Justin Bentaas, to learn how we can support your CRISI grant application and help you secure funding for your infrastructure: justin@mickco.com or 605-977-4873 ext. 6.
The Company should seek independent legal, tax, and accounting advice as part of this process. Mickelson & Company is not providing legal or accounting services.