Opportunity Information: Apply for 6073
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- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314 Railroad Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 1, 2008 and posted on Sep 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 28, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,905,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,905,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- States, political subdivisions of States, and the District of Columbia.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 6073) was a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Its purpose was to provide capital assistance for rail line relocation and rail infrastructure improvement projects, generally aimed at helping communities and states address safety, mobility, and other public impacts associated with rail lines. The program framework and requirements were tied directly to the FRA's implementing regulation in the Final Rule at 49 CFR Part 262 (published July 11, 2008 at 73 FR 39875) and the specific Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published September 5, 2008 at 73 FR 51880, which together would have spelled out the detailed eligibility rules, application contents, evaluation criteria, and selection process.
Eligible applicants were States, political subdivisions of States, and the District of Columbia. In practice, that means state governments and local governmental entities such as cities, counties, regional authorities, or similar public bodies could apply, so long as they met the eligibility and project requirements described in the regulation and the NOFA. The listing also notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal funds or otherwise meet a match threshold rather than relying on federal dollars alone. The program sat under CFDA 20.314 (Railroad Development), and it supported transportation-related activities consistent with rail development and public-benefit rail projects.
From a funding and award standpoint, FRA estimated total funding of $14,905,000 for this round. The minimum award amount (floor) was listed as $100, while the maximum award amount (ceiling) was $14,905,000. Because it was discretionary, funding was competitive rather than automatically allocated by formula, and the agency had latitude to select projects based on the published criteria and the quality and readiness of applications. Awards were made as grants (the stated funding instrument type), and applicants would have been expected to follow federal grant administration rules and any FRA-specific terms and conditions set out in the governing documents.
The timeline for the opportunity reflects a 2008 application cycle. It was posted on September 15, 2008, with an application closing deadline of November 28, 2008, and it was later archived on December 28, 2008. Those dates indicate this specific announcement is no longer open, but the summary is still useful for understanding what the program funded and how FRA structured the competition at that time.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was John Winkle, Transportation Industry Analyst at FRA, reachable by phone at 202-493-6067. For the most authoritative detail on what counted as a relocation versus an improvement project, how match was calculated, what documentation was required, and how projects were evaluated and selected, the controlling sources were the Final Rule (49 CFR Part 262) and the September 5, 2008 NOFA cited in the opportunity description.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 6073)?
It was a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The program provided capital assistance for rail line relocation and rail infrastructure improvement projects.
What was the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose was to help communities and states address safety, mobility, and other public impacts associated with rail lines by funding rail line relocation and rail infrastructure improvement projects.
Which federal agency ran this program?
The program was run by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Is this funding opportunity competitive or automatic?
It was discretionary, meaning funding was awarded competitively rather than allocated automatically by a formula. FRA selected projects based on the published criteria and the quality and readiness of applications.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were States, political subdivisions of States, and the District of Columbia. In practice, that included state governments and local governmental entities such as cities, counties, regional authorities, or similar public bodies, as long as they met the eligibility and project requirements in the regulation and the NOFA.
Were private companies eligible to apply?
The eligibility listed in the opportunity was limited to States, political subdivisions of States, and the District of Columbia. No other applicant types are described as eligible in the provided summary.
What types of projects did the program support?
The program supported rail line relocation and rail infrastructure improvement projects, generally focused on addressing community and public impacts such as safety and mobility issues associated with rail lines.
How do I know what counts as a relocation project versus an improvement project?
The controlling sources for the most authoritative definitions and requirements were the FRA Final Rule at 49 CFR Part 262 (published July 11, 2008 at 73 FR 39875) and the specific Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published September 5, 2008 at 73 FR 51880.
What rules and documents governed eligibility, application contents, and selection?
The program framework and requirements were tied directly to the FRA implementing regulation in the Final Rule at 49 CFR Part 262 and the September 5, 2008 NOFA (73 FR 51880). Together, these documents spelled out the detailed eligibility rules, application contents, evaluation criteria, and selection process.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal funds or otherwise meet a match threshold rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
How much total funding was available for this round?
FRA estimated total funding of $14,905,000 for this round.
What was the minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount (floor) was listed as $100.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) was listed as $14,905,000.
What was the funding instrument type?
Awards were made as grants (the stated funding instrument type).
What CFDA program was this associated with?
The program sat under CFDA 20.314 (Railroad Development).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on September 15, 2008. The application closing deadline was November 28, 2008.
Is this specific announcement still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 28, 2008, and the application deadline listed was November 28, 2008, indicating the 2008 cycle is no longer open.
Where would applicants have found the detailed application requirements and evaluation criteria?
The detailed requirements and criteria were spelled out in the Final Rule (49 CFR Part 262) and the September 5, 2008 NOFA (73 FR 51880), as referenced in the opportunity description.
Who was the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was John Winkle, Transportation Industry Analyst at FRA.
How could the point of contact be reached?
John Winkle could be reached by phone at 202-493-6067.
What kinds of administrative requirements applied to awards?
Applicants would have been expected to follow federal grant administration rules and any FRA-specific terms and conditions set out in the governing documents.
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