Opportunity Information: Apply for RS RSR 10 001
Apply for RS RSR 10 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Crew Resource Management (CRM) Union Pacific Railroad" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.301 Railroad Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2010 and posted on Mar 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only Union Pacific Railroad is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Crew Resource Management (CRM) - Union Pacific Railroad grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RS RSR 10 001) was a discretionary transportation safety funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.301 (Railroad Safety). The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the FRA anticipated an active role in overseeing or collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal involvement. The opportunity was posted and created on March 4, 2010, with an application deadline of April 9, 2010, and it was later archived on May 9, 2010. The maximum available funding per award (award ceiling) was $200,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0), and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so Union Pacific would not have been required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The purpose of the grant was to support the adoption and enhancement of Crew Resource Management concepts within a Class I freight railroad setting, specifically Union Pacific Railroad. CRM is a safety approach that focuses on how people work together in operationally complex, high-risk environments, emphasizing communication, coordination, decision-making, situational awareness, and effective leadership and followership. In the context of rail operations, the goal is to reduce errors and prevent incidents that arise from human factors, especially where multiple roles must coordinate under time pressure, changing conditions, and strict safety rules. The project described in the announcement targeted CRM not as a one-time training event, but as an organizational initiative that would influence practices, leadership behavior, and workplace norms tied to safety performance.
The announcement laid out four main outcomes the funded effort was intended to advance. First, it aimed to incorporate executive management direction and support, signaling that CRM implementation was expected to be reinforced at the highest leadership levels rather than being limited to frontline training. This implies attention to management commitment, policy alignment, and visible leadership behaviors that encourage consistent use of CRM principles. Second, it sought to reduce or eliminate human risk that can lead to accidents or incidents, which positions CRM as a preventive strategy focused on human performance and error management in safety-sensitive work. Third, it aimed to reduce operational costs attributable to risk, reflecting the reality that safety events and near-misses can drive substantial direct and indirect costs, including service disruptions, equipment damage, investigations, claims, and lost productivity. Fourth, it sought to foster cultural improvements related to the team environment, with particular emphasis on employees in safety-sensitive positions, indicating that the effort was expected to strengthen teamwork norms, mutual cross-checking, communication quality, and an overall culture where safety-critical concerns are raised and addressed effectively.
Eligibility was narrowly limited: only Union Pacific Railroad could apply. While the listing used a general eligible applicant category of "Others," the eligibility clarification explicitly stated that Union Pacific was the sole eligible applicant for this specific opportunity. This makes the announcement effectively a targeted, single-recipient funding action intended to support a particular railroad in developing or expanding CRM-related practices, potentially as a demonstration, enhancement, or model effort within the broader railroad safety landscape overseen by the FRA.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact point provided was the GrantSolutions Help Desk, with phone numbers (1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005), weekday hours of operation (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "Crew Resource Management (CRM) - Union Pacific Railroad."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RS RSR 10 001.
Which federal agency issued the announcement?
The announcement was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This funding opportunity falls under CFDA 20.301, Railroad Safety.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It was a discretionary transportation safety funding announcement.
What type of award was expected?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the FRA anticipated an active role in overseeing or collaborating on the work, rather than providing funding with minimal federal involvement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 4, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 9, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 9, 2010.
What was the maximum amount of funding available per award?
The maximum funding per award (award ceiling) was $200,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was $0.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning Union Pacific would not have been required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What was the overall purpose of this grant?
The purpose was to support the adoption and enhancement of Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts within a Class I freight railroad setting, specifically Union Pacific Railroad.
What is Crew Resource Management (CRM) in the context described here?
CRM is a safety approach focused on how people work together in operationally complex, high-risk environments. It emphasizes communication, coordination, decision-making, situational awareness, and effective leadership and followership to reduce errors and prevent incidents tied to human factors.
How was CRM expected to be implemented under this opportunity?
The announcement described CRM as more than a one-time training event. It was framed as an organizational initiative intended to influence practices, leadership behavior, and workplace norms tied to safety performance.
What kinds of operational issues was the CRM project trying to address?
The project aimed to reduce errors and prevent incidents arising from human factors, especially where multiple roles must coordinate under time pressure, changing conditions, and strict safety rules.
What were the main outcomes the funded effort was intended to advance?
The announcement identified four intended outcomes: (1) incorporate executive management direction and support for CRM implementation, (2) reduce or eliminate human risk that can lead to accidents or incidents, (3) reduce operational costs attributable to risk, and (4) foster cultural improvements related to the team environment, especially for employees in safety-sensitive positions.
What did the announcement imply about leadership involvement?
It emphasized executive management direction and support, implying CRM was expected to be reinforced at the highest leadership levels rather than limited to frontline training. This suggests attention to management commitment, policy alignment, and visible leadership behaviors supporting CRM principles.
How did the opportunity connect safety and costs?
One stated goal was to reduce operational costs attributable to risk, recognizing that safety events and near-misses can create direct and indirect costs such as service disruptions, equipment damage, investigations, claims, and lost productivity.
What cultural or teamwork changes was the project expected to support?
The announcement highlighted cultural improvements related to the team environment, with emphasis on safety-sensitive employees. This includes strengthening teamwork norms, mutual cross-checking, communication quality, and a culture where safety-critical concerns are raised and addressed effectively.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly limited to Union Pacific Railroad. The eligibility clarification stated Union Pacific was the sole eligible applicant for this opportunity.
Did the listing include a broader eligible applicant category?
Yes. The listing used a general eligible applicant category of "Others," but the eligibility clarification explicitly limited eligibility to Union Pacific Railroad only.
Was this opportunity effectively targeted to a single recipient?
Yes. Because only Union Pacific Railroad could apply, the announcement functioned as a targeted, single-recipient funding action to support CRM-related development or expansion at that railroad.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For access issues, the contact point provided was the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk phone numbers?
You could contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk at 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
The hours were weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
What is the GrantSolutions Help Desk email address?
The email address provided was help@grantsolutions.gov.
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