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Good morning Commissioner Brotherton,
I’m reaching out to local leaders who previously showed interest in GoRail's grant-related programming to share that the U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday officially opened
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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:
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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. Look out for the invite in coming days.
Have a great weekend,
Betsy
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Betsy Cantwell
President
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