OLI Awards Crossing Safety Awareness Grants in 12 States

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has announced $200,000 in competitive crossing safety awareness grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 12 states. September is Rail Safety Month.

The FHWA-funded grants will be awarded to Operation Lifesaver organizations in Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, and South Dakota. The grants will be used for a variety of crossing safety public education projects, in-person events, and ad campaigns beginning this month and extending through the first quarter of 2025.

“Congratulations to the recipients of this second round of 2024 Crossing Safety Public Awareness Grants for their innovative and impactful projects, which will expand rail safety education efforts in their states,” said OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh. “With a total of 22 states awarded OLI competitive crossing safety awareness grants in 2024, our vital partnership with FHWA is making a significant difference in rail safety education across the nation.”

The grants were awarded with selection based on such criteria as the defined safety need, project and evaluation plan, as well as how the proposal leverages federal funds with private partnerships. Learn more about the projects at oli.org.

“I encourage everyone to engage with OLI on social media, schedule a free rail safety presentation, and explore oli.org for more resources,” said Maleh. “Together, we can #STOPTrackTragedies and save lives.”