69A36525421300RCEMT
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The proposed project was selected for project development and includes activities to advance the delivery of a grade separation at Montana Avenue in Helena, Montana.
The project would conduct preliminary engineering activities and completion of NEPA for a project to construct a roadway overpass, install a two-lane roundabout, and include other multimodal improvements at the adjacent five-point intersection, allowing increased reliability of travel on Montana Avenue.
The project aligns with the selection criteria by enhancing safety and increasing mobility as the project will reduce congestion, reduce the risk of vehicular rail incidents, eliminate a significant barrier to emergency service providers, and enhance freight rail traffic.
The City of Helena, Montana Department of Transportation, and BNSF will contribute the 20 percent non-federal match.
This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for projects in rural areas.
The project would conduct preliminary engineering activities and completion of NEPA for a project to construct a roadway overpass, install a two-lane roundabout, and include other multimodal improvements at the adjacent five-point intersection, allowing increased reliability of travel on Montana Avenue.
The project aligns with the selection criteria by enhancing safety and increasing mobility as the project will reduce congestion, reduce the risk of vehicular rail incidents, eliminate a significant barrier to emergency service providers, and enhance freight rail traffic.
The City of Helena, Montana Department of Transportation, and BNSF will contribute the 20 percent non-federal match.
This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for projects in rural areas.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE RCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO FUND HIGHWAY RAIL OR PATHWAY RAIL GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE SAFETY AND MOBILITY OF PEOPLE AND GOODS WHICH WILL IMPROVE AMERICAN RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENHANCE RAIL SAFETY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COMMUNITIES ELIMINATE HIGHWAY RAIL AND PATHWAY RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS THAT ARE FREQUENTLY BLOCKED BY TRAINS AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS THAT FREIGHT MOVEMENT AND RAILROAD OPERATIONS MAY HAVE ON UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Helena,
Montana
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
City Of Helena was awarded
Montana Avenue Grade Separation Project in Helena
Project Grant 69A36525421300RCEMT
worth $3,200,000
from Federal Railroad Administration in May 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Helena Montana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 10 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.327 Railroad Crossing Elimination.
$800,000 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/9/25
Period of Performance
5/1/25
Start Date
3/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$3.2M
Federal Obligation
$800.0K
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
69A36525421300RCEMT
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
City Or Township Government
Awarding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Funding Office
69A365 OFFICE OF FUNDS ADMINISTRA (GRANTS)
Awardee UEI
TLA1ZVLJ2M15
Awardee CAGE
1UVB8
Performance District
MT-02
Senators
Jon Tester
Steve Daines
Steve Daines
Modified: 6/9/25