Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 10 005
Apply for FR RRD 10 005
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Caltrain PTC/CBOSS Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.313 Railroad Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2010 and posted on Apr 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2010 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board may apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Caltrain PTC/CBOSS Development grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RRD 10 005) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Railroad Research and Development program (CFDA 20.313). The purpose of the funding was to support the development of Positive Train Control (PTC) capabilities specifically tailored to Caltrain territory, with particular attention to meeting the congressional mandate for PTC deployment and ensuring interoperability with tenant railroad operations that run on the same corridor. In practical terms, the opportunity was aimed at advancing the Caltrain Communications-Based Overlay Signal System (CBOSS) and related PTC development work so that the system could function reliably in a shared-use environment and satisfy federal PTC requirements.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $1,250,000, with no stated minimum (award floor of $0). The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The funding activity category was listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, signaling that the grant was intended for technical development and implementation-related R&D work rather than general operations.
Eligibility was narrowly restricted: only the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), the governing body responsible for the Caltrain corridor, could apply. Although the opportunity category is sometimes labeled broadly as "Others" in standardized grant listings, the eligibility clarification made clear that this was essentially a single-applicant opportunity intended for the Caltrain governing entity.
Key dates included a posted date and creation date of April 15, 2010. While an original closing date of December 31, 2011 appeared in the record, the effective current closing date was May 14, 2010, and the opportunity was later archived on June 13, 2010. This suggests the application window that mattered for submission was the May 2010 deadline, regardless of the longer original date listed.
For administrative support, the announcement directed applicants or interested parties who could not access the full posting electronically to contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk. The provided contact channels included phone support (1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005), email (help@grantsolutions.gov), and hours of operation (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern).
Caltrain PTC/CBOSS Development Grant (FR RRD 10 005) FAQs
What is the Caltrain PTC/CBOSS Development grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Railroad Research and Development program (CFDA 20.313). The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FR RRD 10 005.
What was the purpose of this grant?
The grant was intended to support development of Positive Train Control (PTC) capabilities specifically tailored to Caltrain territory. A key emphasis was meeting the congressional mandate for PTC deployment and ensuring interoperability with tenant railroad operations that use the same corridor.
What types of work was the funding aimed at supporting?
In practical terms, the opportunity targeted advancement of the Caltrain Communications-Based Overlay Signal System (CBOSS) and related PTC development work so the system could function reliably in a shared-use environment and satisfy federal PTC requirements.
Which federal agency administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What program is this grant associated with?
It was offered under the Railroad Research and Development program and listed under CFDA 20.313.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) was $1,250,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The record lists an award floor of $0.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What was the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, indicating the grant was aimed at technical development and implementation-related R&D rather than general operations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly restricted. Only the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB), the governing body responsible for the Caltrain corridor, could apply.
Was this a competitive opportunity open to multiple applicants?
Based on the eligibility restriction, it was effectively a single-applicant opportunity intended for the Caltrain governing entity (the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) listed in the record was April 15, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
While an original closing date of December 31, 2011 appeared in the record, the effective current closing date was May 14, 2010. The May 2010 deadline appears to be the submission deadline that mattered.
Why are there different closing dates shown for this opportunity?
The record shows an original closing date of December 31, 2011, but also indicates a current/effective closing date of May 14, 2010. The opportunity was later archived, which supports that the May 2010 deadline was the relevant submission window despite the longer original date listed.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 13, 2010.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full posting electronically?
The announcement directed people who could not access the full posting electronically to contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk for assistance.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be reached by phone?
Phone support numbers provided were 1-800-618-0223 and 301-231-6005.
What is the email address for the GrantSolutions Help Desk?
The email address provided was help@grantsolutions.gov.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
The hours listed were Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
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