Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 09 013
Apply for FR LRI 09 013
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 FRA Appropriations for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program." 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 Aug 3, 2011 and posted on Aug 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 2011 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 $1,900,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Illinois Department of Transportation is the only entity eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 FRA Appropriations for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program (Funding Opportunity Number: FR LRI 09 013) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It fell under the transportation funding activity category and was listed under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. The specific project focus identified in the announcement was the CREATE P4 NEPA Environmental Review and Preliminary Engineering (PE), meaning the funding was intended to support early-stage project development work rather than final design or construction. In practical terms, the grant was aimed at paying for the environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), along with the preliminary engineering needed to define project scope, evaluate alternatives, estimate costs, and prepare the project for later implementation phases.
This opportunity used the grant funding instrument type and included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so federal funds were not intended to cover 100 percent of total eligible costs. Applicants would have needed to propose an appropriate non-federal match consistent with the program and appropriation requirements. The award ceiling was listed as $1,900,000, with no stated award floor (shown as $0), which suggests the FRA reserved flexibility on award size up to the maximum available for this specific solicitation. Because the project description was narrowly defined (CREATE P4 NEPA review and PE), the ceiling effectively indicated the maximum expected federal contribution for that particular work package rather than a broad, multi-project competitive pot.
Eligibility for this particular notice was extremely limited. Although the general field for eligible applicants was labeled "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility information made the restriction explicit: the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was the only entity eligible to apply. That means this was not an open nationwide competition; it was essentially a targeted or directed funding opportunity tied to a specific applicant and a specific project, likely reflecting congressional direction or an FRA programming decision connected to the FY 2009 appropriations and the CREATE program priorities in the Chicago region.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted and created on August 3, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 6, 2011, and no changes noted between the original and current closing dates. The archive date was October 6, 2011, indicating when the listing was removed from active consideration in the federal posting system after the application window ended. Anyone reviewing the notice should read those dates as administrative milestones for the solicitation period rather than indicators of when project work itself occurred, since NEPA and preliminary engineering activities can extend well beyond the application period depending on complexity and required coordination.
For access and technical assistance, the notice directed applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, including phone support (1-866-577-0771), hours of operation (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and the email address (help@grantsolutions.gov). The "Additional Information" link referenced the broader program page or announcement materials for the FY 2009 FRA Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program, which would typically include the formal application instructions, eligible cost guidance, match requirements, and any project-specific conditions tied to the CREATE P4 environmental and preliminary engineering deliverables.
FAQs: FY 2009 FRA Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program (FR LRI 09 013)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), titled the FY 2009 FRA Appropriations for the Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program. The Funding Opportunity Number was FR LRI 09 013.
Which federal agency administered the program?
The opportunity was administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The listing was under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What activity category did this funding fall under?
The opportunity was categorized under transportation funding activities.
What specific project or work did this solicitation support?
The solicitation was narrowly focused on the CREATE P4 NEPA Environmental Review and Preliminary Engineering (PE). It was intended to support early project development work rather than final design or construction.
What does it mean that the project focus was "NEPA Environmental Review and Preliminary Engineering (PE)"?
It means the funding was aimed at paying for the environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), plus preliminary engineering work used to define the project scope, evaluate alternatives, develop cost estimates, and prepare the project for later implementation phases.
Was this funding intended for final design or construction?
No. Based on the stated project focus, the funding was intended for NEPA environmental review and preliminary engineering, not final design or construction.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The opportunity used a grant funding instrument.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds were not intended to cover 100 percent of total eligible costs. Applicants needed to propose an appropriate non-federal match consistent with program and appropriation requirements.
What was the maximum (ceiling) amount that could be awarded?
The award ceiling was listed as $1,900,000, which represented the maximum expected federal contribution for this specific work package described in the solicitation.
Was there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated (shown as $0), indicating flexibility in award size up to the stated ceiling.
Was this an open competitive opportunity for multiple applicants?
No. Eligibility was extremely limited and explicitly restricted to a single applicant (the Illinois Department of Transportation).
Who was eligible to apply?
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was the only entity eligible to apply under this notice.
The eligibility field says "Others" - what did that mean here?
Although the general eligibility category was labeled "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility text itself made clear that only IDOT was eligible to apply.
Does the limited eligibility suggest this was a targeted or directed opportunity?
Yes. The restriction to a single eligible applicant and a single defined project scope indicates it was a targeted or directed funding opportunity tied to the FY 2009 appropriations and the CREATE program priorities in the Chicago region.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2011.
When did the application period close?
The original and current closing date was September 6, 2011.
Were there any changes to the closing date?
No changes were noted. The original closing date and the current closing date were the same (September 6, 2011).
What does the archive date mean?
The archive date (October 6, 2011) indicates when the listing was removed from active consideration in the federal posting system after the application window ended.
Do the posted/closing/archive dates indicate when the project work occurred?
No. The dates are administrative milestones for the solicitation period. NEPA and preliminary engineering efforts can extend beyond the application period depending on project complexity and coordination needs.
Where could applicants get help if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for access and technical assistance.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details listed in the notice?
Phone: 1-866-577-0771. Email: help@grantsolutions.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
What was referenced by the "Additional Information" link?
The "Additional Information" link referenced broader program page/announcement materials for the FY 2009 FRA Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program, which typically include formal application instructions, eligible cost guidance, match requirements, and any project-specific conditions tied to the CREATE P4 environmental and preliminary engineering deliverables.
How should the award ceiling be interpreted given the narrow project scope?
Because the project description was narrowly defined (CREATE P4 NEPA review and PE), the $1,900,000 ceiling effectively functioned as the maximum expected federal contribution for that specific scope of work rather than a broad ceiling across many unrelated projects.
What is the main practical purpose of funding NEPA and preliminary engineering?
The practical purpose is to support early-stage project development by completing required environmental review and advancing engineering definition so a project can be properly scoped, alternatives assessed, costs estimated, and future implementation phases prepared.
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