Operation Lifesaver Incorporated
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) is the national non-profit dedicated to rail safety education and trespass prevention. The official site provides educational materials, state coordinator contacts, news and annual reports, and resources for presentations and first responders.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
State Operation Lifesaver chapters, regional safety councils, transit agencies, or nonprofits running rail-safety education and trespass-prevention programs with capacity to deliver measurable outreach.
Good Fit
- • Direct program work in rail safety education or trespass prevention.
- • State-level or regional scope (chapters, safety councils, transit authorities).
- • Capacity to run public awareness campaigns or training for first responders.
- • Request sizes in the typical $10K–$50K range and clear program budgets.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 25 U.S. states, showing a national footprint rather than a single-state or regional focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 31 distinct recipients (31 grants) with many independent organizations funded and a mix of state chapters and transit partners, and only moderate dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness exists in the giving pattern: 15 new recipients appeared in the latest year and about half the portfolio were returning grantees, indicating that unfamiliar applicants can and do enter the portfolio even though no formal public application instructions were posted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
