FY24 CRISI-CDS Bellows Falls Amtrak Station Platform Reconstruction

Summary

This is a federal grant opportunity issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) – Consolidated Discretionary Solicitation (CDS) program for FY2024. The project involves the reconstruction of the Amtrak station platform at Bellows Falls, Vermont. As a CRISI-CDS grant, it is intended to fund capital improvements to passenger rail infrastructure at an existing Amtrak stop. The opportunity is posted as a synopsis on Grants.gov, suggesting a formal application package or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is forthcoming or has been separately issued.

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Risks & flags

• Opportunity is posted as a synopsis only — full NOFO/application details are not included, limiting ability to assess scope or competitiveness
• Project is geographically very specific (single Amtrak station), which may indicate a pre-identified recipient or sponsor (e.g., State of Vermont or local transit authority)
• CRISI-CDS grants are often awarded to designated rail operators or state DOTs, potentially limiting open competition