FY26 Railroad Rights-of-Way and Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Information and Education Program

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a FY26 grant to fund Operation Lifesaver Inc. to develop and deliver safety information and education related to railroad rights‑of‑way and highway‑railroad grade crossing safety. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the program is limited to a single recipient. The grant aims to improve public awareness and reduce accidents at rail crossings through outreach, training materials, and community events. Applicants must be Operation Lifesaver Inc.; no other entities are eligible. The solicitation opened on August 18, 2026 and closes on August 31, 2026. • Funding: up to $1 M for FY26 • Eligible applicant: Operation Lifesaver Inc. only • Scope: design, produce, and disseminate safety education and information for railroad rights‑of‑way and grade‑crossing contexts • Deliverables: educational curricula, public outreach campaigns, training sessions, evaluation reports • Reporting: standard FRA grant reporting requirements • Duration: expected to cover the FY26 fiscal year (approximately 12 months)