The FY25 Center of Excellence-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Supplemental) supports advancing research and development to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation.

Overview

This funding opportunity provides supplemental funds to the existing grant agreement number 69A36524520020RRDIL. The Center's objective is to advance research and development through funding basic and applied research, evaluation, education, workforce development, training, and technology transfer efforts. These efforts are related to the safety, project delivery, efficiency, reliability, resiliency, and sustainability of urban commuter, intercity high-speed, and freight rail transportation.

Outcomes from the Center are expected to include results from the research conducted, as well as education, workforce development, and technology transfer activities.

Funding and Benefits

• Award Amount: $2,500,000
• Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary
• Program Funding: 1

Eligibility and Dates

• Applicant Restriction: This opportunity is restricted to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
• Application Deadline: The deadline for submission is not specified, but the opportunity was posted on the date of viewing.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please refer to the official Grants.gov portal or contact the relevant program officer.