Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CCD 24 006
The FY24-CRISI Congressionally Directed-Kansas Transload Facility opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR CCD 24 006) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.325. It provides congressionally directed funding to build rail infrastructure in Kansas focused on creating a new transload facility connection to the BNSF mainline, with the overall goal of improving freight rail capability and expanding options for shipping bulk commodities and intermodal-type loads.
The funded project centers on constructing roughly 4 miles of railroad track that will connect directly to the BNSF mainline. A major feature is a 1.5-mile circular loop track designed to support unit train loadout of grain, which typically means enabling longer, continuous train operations and more efficient loading compared with short sidings or stub-end tracks. In addition to the loop, the project includes manifest shipping tracks intended for transloading a wider range of materials. The description specifically notes fertilizer, aggregates, piping materials, and shipping containers, indicating the facility is meant to serve both agricultural and industrial supply chains by allowing freight to shift between railcars, trucks, and potentially containerized movements.
Key funding details include an award ceiling of $5,366,000 and an expectation of a single award. The opportunity was created on 2025-07-14 and lists an original application closing date of 2025-07-29, which implies a short application window. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is transportation, consistent with FRA rail infrastructure investment.
Eligibility is unusually narrow: only the Port Authority of Stafford County is eligible to apply. That restriction reflects the congressionally directed nature of the funding, meaning it is intended for a specifically identified recipient and project rather than an open competition among multiple applicants.Apply for FR CCD 24 006
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24-CRISI Congressionally Directed-Kansas Transload Facility" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.325.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-07-29. (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 $5,366,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FY24-CRISI Congressionally Directed - Kansas Transload Facility (FR CCD 24 006) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY24-CRISI Congressionally Directed - Kansas Transload Facility discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR CCD 24 006) offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.325.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to build rail infrastructure in Kansas focused on creating a new transload facility connection to the BNSF mainline, with the overall goal of improving freight rail capability and expanding options for shipping bulk commodities and intermodal-type loads.
What project is being funded?
The funded project centers on constructing roughly 4 miles of railroad track that will connect directly to the BNSF mainline as part of a new transload facility in Kansas.
How will the new rail track connect to existing rail service?
The project is designed to connect directly to the BNSF mainline, providing mainline access for the new facility.
What is the loop track and why is it included?
A major feature of the project is a 1.5-mile circular loop track designed to support unit train loadout of grain. This typically enables longer, continuous train operations and more efficient loading compared with short sidings or stub-end tracks.
What other tracks or facility components are included besides the loop?
In addition to the loop, the project includes manifest shipping tracks intended for transloading a wider range of materials.
What types of commodities or materials is the facility expected to handle?
The description specifically notes fertilizer, aggregates, piping materials, and shipping containers. It is also designed to support grain unit train loadout, and more broadly to expand options for bulk commodities and intermodal-type loads.
What does "transload" mean in the context of this project?
Based on the project description, the facility is meant to support transloading by allowing freight to shift between railcars, trucks, and potentially containerized movements (shipping containers).
Is this an open competitive grant program?
No. Eligibility is unusually narrow because the funding is congressionally directed. It is intended for a specifically identified recipient and project rather than an open competition among multiple applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only the Port Authority of Stafford County is eligible to apply.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $5,366,000.
How many awards does the FRA expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation, consistent with FRA rail infrastructure investment.
Which federal agency is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.325.
What is the application deadline?
The opportunity lists an original application closing date of 2025-07-29.
When was the opportunity created or posted?
The opportunity was created on 2025-07-14.
How long is the application window?
Based on the created date (2025-07-14) and the original closing date (2025-07-29), the application window is short.
What railroad is referenced for the mainline connection?
The project description references a connection to the BNSF mainline.
What is the main expected freight benefit of this project?
The project is intended to improve freight rail capability and expand shipping options, including support for grain unit trains and transloading of materials such as fertilizer, aggregates, piping materials, and shipping containers.
Where is the project located?
The project is focused on rail infrastructure in Kansas.
What does "unit train loadout of grain" imply for operations?
The description notes that unit train loadout typically means enabling longer, continuous train operations and more efficient loading than short sidings or stub-end tracks.
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