Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 09 010
Apply for FR LRI 09 010
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 COLT Overpass Over U.S. 63 in Boone County, MO" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.320 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2010 and posted on Apr 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2010 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $950,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $950,000.00 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).
- Only the City of Columbia Water Light Department is eligible to apply for this funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 COLT Overpass Over U.S. 63 in Boone County, MO grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 09 010) was a discretionary transportation grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It falls under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement, which supports rail infrastructure projects intended to improve safety and efficiency by addressing rail line conflicts and related transportation impacts. The core purpose of this specific award was straightforward: the grantee would construct a new railroad bridge (an overpass) carrying the COLT rail line over U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, Missouri, reducing the interface between rail operations and a major roadway.
Funding for the opportunity was set at an estimated total of $950,000, and because the award ceiling was also $950,000, the solicitation was structured to support one project at up to that amount. The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates the agency did not guarantee a minimum award size in the abstract, but in practice the solicitation anticipated a single award. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the total project financing, consistent with the requirements of the Rail Line Relocation and Improvement program.
Eligibility was narrowly limited. Although the general eligible applicant category was listed broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility statement made it explicit that only the City of Columbia Water and Light Department was eligible to apply. In other words, this was not an open nationwide competition; it was effectively a targeted funding opportunity for a particular local entity connected to the project area and the rail line in question.
The opportunity was posted and created on April 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 16, 2010, indicating a short application window of roughly two weeks. The archive date was May 16, 2010, after which the posting was no longer active. For applicant support, the announcement directed technical access issues to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, including phone support (1-800-618-0223) during standard weekday hours and email support at help@grantsolutions.gov, reflecting the federal grants management platform commonly used for submission and administration.
In practical terms, this grant opportunity funded the construction of a grade-separated rail crossing by building a railroad bridge over a highway corridor in Columbia, Missouri. Projects like this are generally pursued to improve public safety and traffic flow by eliminating at-grade conflicts, reducing the risk of collisions, and minimizing rail-related roadway delays, while also supporting more reliable rail operations through the area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2009 COLT Overpass Over U.S. 63 in Boone County, MO grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary transportation grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The specific project focus was the COLT rail line overpass over U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, Missouri.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is FR LRI 09 010.
Which federal program (CFDA) does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What is the purpose of CFDA 20.320 (Rail Line Relocation and Improvement)?
CFDA 20.320 supports rail infrastructure projects intended to improve safety and efficiency by addressing rail line conflicts and related transportation impacts.
What was the core purpose of this specific award?
The award was intended to fund construction of a new railroad bridge (an overpass) that would carry the COLT rail line over U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, Missouri, reducing interaction between rail operations and a major roadway.
What type of project was being funded?
The project was a grade-separated rail crossing improvement, specifically building a railroad bridge over a highway corridor.
Where was the project located?
The project was located at U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, Missouri (Boone County, MO), involving the COLT rail line.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $950,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $950,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which generally indicates no minimum award amount was guaranteed in the abstract, even though the solicitation anticipated a single award.
How many awards was the solicitation expected to make?
Based on the stated total funding amount and the award ceiling both being $950,000, the solicitation was structured to support one project at up to that amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the total project financing, consistent with Rail Line Relocation and Improvement program requirements.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Although the eligible applicant category was broadly listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility statement made it explicit that only the City of Columbia Water and Light Department was eligible to apply.
Was this an open competitive opportunity for other cities or organizations?
No. The eligibility language indicates it was not an open nationwide competition; it was effectively a targeted opportunity limited to the City of Columbia Water and Light Department.
Which federal agency administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 2, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date were both April 16, 2010.
How long was the application window?
From April 2, 2010 to April 16, 2010, the application window was roughly two weeks.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 16, 2010, after which the posting was no longer active.
Where were applicants directed for technical help with access or submission issues?
For technical access issues, the announcement directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details provided?
Phone support was listed as 1-800-618-0223 during standard weekday hours, and email support was help@grantsolutions.gov.
What was the practical transportation benefit of this project?
The project aimed to improve public safety and traffic flow by eliminating at-grade conflicts, reducing the risk of collisions, and minimizing rail-related roadway delays, while supporting more reliable rail operations through the area.
How would the project reduce conflicts between rail and roadway traffic?
By constructing an overpass that carries the railroad over U.S. 63, the project would reduce the direct interface between rail operations and the highway corridor.
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