Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 ENR TRV TRI
Apply for D2008 ENR TRV TRI
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ENERGY STORAGE DEMONSTRATION FOR RAIL TRANSIT VEHICLE OPERATION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.514 Public Transportation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 5, 2008 and posted on Aug 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Unrestricted. Public entities (e.g., transit agencies, state and local governments) nonprofit organizations for profit companies. Eligible recipients include State and local government agencies, public and private transit agencies, universities, non profit organizations, consultants, legally constituted public agencies, operators of public transportation services, and private for profit organizations. All proposals must include a transit agency partner operating an existing rail transit system (an existing rail system is one carrying passengers in revenue service). Rail transit systems include heavy rail, light rail, street cars, electric trams, and commuter rail systems. All proposals must include a transit agency partner operating an existing rail transit system (an existing rail system is one carrying passengers in revenue service). Rail transit systems include heavy rail, light rail, street cars, electric trams, and commuter rail systems.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Energy Storage Demonstration for Rail Transit Vehicle Operation" (Funding Opportunity Number: D2008 ENR TRV TRI). The purpose of the solicitation was to select a single project for a cooperative agreement focused on demonstrating regenerative braking and energy storage technologies used with rail transit propulsion systems. In practical terms, the FTA was looking for a real-world demonstration that shows how energy normally lost during braking can be captured and stored, then reused to support rail vehicle operations. The announcement made clear that the energy storage approach could be implemented on-board the rail vehicle, installed along the right-of-way in a wayside configuration, or use a combination of both.
The opportunity was categorized under transportation and tied to public transportation research (CFDA 20.514). The FTA anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000 (no stated minimum award amount, with an award floor of $0). The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the FTA expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, such as participating in technical oversight, coordination, or evaluation activities during the demonstration.
Eligibility was broadly described as unrestricted, spanning public entities and private organizations. Eligible applicants included state and local government agencies, public and private transit agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consultants, legally constituted public agencies, operators of public transportation services, and private for-profit companies. Even with this wide eligibility, the solicitation required that every proposal include a transit agency partner that operates an existing rail transit system carrying passengers in revenue service. The announcement defined eligible rail modes broadly, including heavy rail, light rail, streetcars, electric trams, and commuter rail. This requirement signals that the FTA wanted demonstrations anchored in active, passenger-serving environments rather than laboratory-only concepts or systems not yet in operation.
Key dates show this was an FY 2008-era solicitation: it was posted on August 28, 2008, with an original and final closing date of October 3, 2008, and it was later archived on November 2, 2008. For reference or issues accessing the full announcement at the time, the notice provided a point of contact at FTA: Roy Chen, Engineer, FTA Office of Technology, with a listed phone number (202-366-0462) and an office address at 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. The notice also referenced an additional information link associated with the FTA FY 2008 Notices of Funding Availability, indicating the program was part of a broader set of FTA research and demonstration funding announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Energy Storage Demonstration for Rail Transit Vehicle Operation.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is D2008 ENR TRV TRI.
What is the purpose of the solicitation?
The purpose was to select a single project for a cooperative agreement focused on demonstrating regenerative braking and energy storage technologies used with rail transit propulsion systems.
What problem or goal is the demonstration meant to address?
The demonstration is intended to show, in real-world conditions, how energy that is normally lost during braking can be captured and stored, then reused to support rail vehicle operations.
What kinds of energy storage configurations were allowed?
The announcement indicated the energy storage approach could be implemented:
- On-board the rail vehicle
- Wayside (installed along the right-of-way)
- As a combination of on-board and wayside approaches
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement typically means the FTA expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, such as participating in technical oversight, coordination, or evaluation activities during the demonstration.
How many awards did FTA anticipate making?
FTA anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $300,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $300,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The notice listed an award floor of $0.
What category or topic area did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was categorized under transportation and tied to public transportation research.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity referenced CFDA 20.514.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, and eligible applicants included a wide range of public and private organizations, such as:
- State and local government agencies
- Public and private transit agencies
- Universities
- Nonprofit organizations
- Consultants
- Legally constituted public agencies
- Operators of public transportation services
- Private for-profit companies
Was a partnership with a transit agency required?
Yes. Every proposal was required to include a transit agency partner that operates an existing rail transit system carrying passengers in revenue service.
Why did the notice require a revenue-service rail transit partner?
The requirement signals that FTA wanted demonstrations anchored in active, passenger-serving environments rather than laboratory-only concepts or systems not yet operating in revenue service.
What types of rail transit modes were considered eligible for the demonstration?
The announcement defined eligible rail modes broadly, including:
- Heavy rail
- Light rail
- Streetcars
- Electric trams
- Commuter rail
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 28, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and final closing date was October 3, 2008.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The notice indicated it was archived on November 2, 2008.
Who was the listed point of contact at FTA?
The notice listed Roy Chen, Engineer, FTA Office of Technology, as the point of contact.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided was (202) 366-0462.
What address was provided for the point of contact?
The notice provided the address: 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Did the notice reference any related FTA funding information?
Yes. The notice referenced an additional information link associated with FTA FY 2008 Notices of Funding Availability, indicating the program was part of a broader set of FTA research and demonstration funding announcements.
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