Assistance Listing 20.331
Railroad Research and Development Centers of Excellence
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listing 20.331, “Railroad Research and Development Centers of Excellence,” is a federal program administered by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
To establish a center to advance research and development efforts that seek to improve the safety, performance, and sustainability of freight, intercity passenger, and commuter rail. This Assistance Listing 20.331 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.313, please refer to former ALN 20.313 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.331 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.331
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Applicants can be major academic and industry research institutions with backgrounds in the rail transportation arena. A minimum of 5 years of railroad or railroad related research experience is typically required.
Intended beneficiaries: Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Nonprofit Organization and State.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range was $0 to unknown.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 20.331. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.331?
20.331 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Railroad Research and Development Centers of Excellence.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 20.331?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.