Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CCD 24 021
The FY24 CRISI-CDS - San Diego At-grade Crossing Elimination Study (SD ACES) grant opportunity is a discretionary federal transportation grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the CRISI program using Congressionally Directed Spending. The purpose of this funding is narrowly focused: it supports early action safety work that is connected to, and forms part of, the broader SD ACES effort. In practical terms, the grant is meant to pay for near-term safety planning activities that can be acted on sooner, while still fitting into the larger corridor-wide strategy to reduce risks at rail crossings in San Diego.
The underlying problem this opportunity targets is rail safety in a dense urban setting where trains, vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians interact at street level. The SD ACES corridor contains eleven at-grade rail crossings within a major transportation corridor in and around downtown San Diego. These crossings are described as inadequate for current conditions, contributing to preventable injuries and fatalities. A key example cited is the Washington Street crossing, which is ranked first out of 274 crossings in San Diego County for predicted yearly collisions. That statistic is used to underscore both the severity of the risk and the urgency of identifying safety improvements that can be advanced quickly.
The funded work centers on a planning study that will examine options such as grade separations (for example, replacing an at-grade crossing with a bridge or underpass) and alternative alignments that could change how rail lines and roadways intersect. The intent is not only to explore long-term, high-capital solutions, but also to pinpoint "early action" measures that can improve safety sooner, potentially serving as stepping stones toward larger construction projects. The applicant, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), is expected to hire a contractor to carry out this study and to help define and prioritize the early action safety work.
Eligibility is restricted to a single applicant: only the San Diego Association of Governments may apply. The opportunity anticipates one award with an award ceiling of $500,000. The funding opportunity number is FR CCD 24 021, and it is listed under CFDA 20.337. The application deadline is May 8, 2026, and the opportunity was created on April 22, 2026. Overall, the grant is designed to move corridor-level rail crossing safety planning forward in a high-risk part of San Diego by funding targeted study work that identifies actionable safety improvements tied to a broader grade-separation and alignment analysis.Apply for FR CCD 24 021
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 CRISI-CDS - San Diego At-grade Crossing Elimination Study (SD ACES)" 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 2026-04-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-08. (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 $500,000.00 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-CDS - San Diego At-grade Crossing Elimination Study (SD ACES): FAQs
What is the FY24 CRISI-CDS - San Diego At-grade Crossing Elimination Study (SD ACES) grant?
This is a discretionary federal transportation grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is offered under the CRISI program using Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) and supports planning work tied to the San Diego At-grade Crossing Elimination Study (SD ACES).
Who administers this grant?
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), administers the opportunity.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is narrowly focused: to support early action safety work that is connected to, and forms part of, the broader SD ACES effort. The funding is meant to pay for near-term safety planning activities that can be advanced sooner while still fitting into a larger corridor-wide strategy to reduce risks at rail crossings in San Diego.
What safety problem is the grant trying to address?
The opportunity targets rail safety in a dense urban environment where trains, vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians interact at street level. The SD ACES corridor includes multiple at-grade rail crossings that are described as inadequate for current conditions and linked to preventable injuries and fatalities.
How many at-grade rail crossings are included in the SD ACES corridor?
The corridor contains eleven at-grade rail crossings within a major transportation corridor in and around downtown San Diego.
Why is the Washington Street crossing highlighted in the opportunity description?
Washington Street is cited as a high-risk example and is ranked first out of 274 crossings in San Diego County for predicted yearly collisions. This is used to emphasize both the severity of the risk and the urgency of identifying safety improvements that can be advanced quickly.
What types of activities will the grant fund?
The funded work centers on a planning study that examines options such as grade separations (for example, replacing an at-grade crossing with a bridge or underpass) and alternative alignments that could change how rail lines and roadways intersect. It is also intended to identify and prioritize early action measures that can improve safety sooner.
Does the grant pay for construction of bridges, underpasses, or other capital projects?
Based on the information provided, the funded work is a planning study and related early action safety planning. The description emphasizes planning and identification/prioritization of measures rather than construction funding.
What are "early action" safety measures in this context?
"Early action" measures are near-term safety planning activities that can be acted on sooner and may serve as stepping stones toward larger construction projects, while still aligning with the broader SD ACES corridor-wide approach.
Who is expected to perform the planning study work?
The applicant, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), is expected to hire a contractor to carry out the study and help define and prioritize early action safety work.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is restricted to a single applicant: only the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) may apply.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is May 8, 2026.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 22, 2026.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FR CCD 24 021.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.337.
What area does this grant focus on?
The work focuses on rail crossing safety planning in San Diego, specifically within a major transportation corridor in and around downtown San Diego covered by the SD ACES effort.
How does this grant relate to the broader SD ACES effort?
The grant is designed to move corridor-level rail crossing safety planning forward by funding targeted study work that identifies actionable safety improvements tied to a broader grade-separation and alignment analysis.
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