Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 09 011
Apply for FR LRI 09 011
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Grant Program Grand Rapids Amtrak Railroad Relocation" 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 Jun 10, 2010 and posted on Apr 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $3,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,800,000.00 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 Michigan Department of Transportation is eligible to apply for this funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Grant Program opportunity titled "Grand Rapids Amtrak Railroad Relocation" (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 09 011) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It fell under the Transportation funding activity category and was tied to CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. The purpose of this specific award was narrowly defined: to support construction of a new 1,700-foot spur track needed to serve a relocated Amtrak station in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In practical terms, the grant was structured to fund a targeted rail infrastructure improvement associated with station relocation, ensuring the new station location could be properly connected to the rail network via the new spur.
Funding for the opportunity was set at an estimated total of $3,800,000, with an award ceiling also listed as $3,800,000 and an award floor of $0. The announcement anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), indicating the program action was effectively designed for one project sponsor and one project scope rather than a competitive pool of multiple awards. The funding instrument was a grant, and the opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match resources as part of the project financing plan.
Eligibility was extremely limited. While the EligibleApplicants field references "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the EligibilityInformation section makes it explicit that only the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) was eligible to apply. As a result, this opportunity functioned more like a directed funding action for a specific state agency and project rather than an open solicitation available broadly to states, local governments, railroads, or other entities.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on April 6, 2010, with an original closing date of April 30, 2010, and then a revised current closing date of June 30, 2010. The archive date was July 30, 2010. These dates indicate there was a limited application window, later extended, after which the opportunity was closed and archived. The record also lists a creation date of June 10, 2010, which can reflect administrative posting or system record timing rather than the initial public posting date.
For applicant support and technical access issues, the announcement directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk. The contact details provided were a phone line at 1-800-618-0223, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern, and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov. This indicates the application and related documents were expected to be accessed and managed electronically through the GrantSolutions platform, with centralized support available for submission or system-related problems.
Overall, this grant opportunity was a single-project, single-applicant FRA discretionary award under the Rail Line Relocation and Improvement program, focused specifically on building a 1,700-foot spur track to support the relocated Grand Rapids Amtrak Station, funded up to $3.8 million with a required non-federal match and a limited, time-bound application period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Grand Rapids Amtrak Railroad Relocation" under the FY 2009 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Grant Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR LRI 09 011.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Transportation funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA is 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What was the purpose of this specific award?
The purpose was narrowly defined: to support construction of a new 1,700-foot spur track needed to serve a relocated Amtrak station in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What project or construction activity was the grant intended to fund?
The grant was structured to fund a targeted rail infrastructure improvement associated with station relocation, specifically the construction of a 1,700-foot spur track to connect the relocated station site to the rail network.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,800,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $3,800,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Does this opportunity appear to be competitive or targeted to a specific project?
Based on the expected single award and the tightly defined project scope, it was effectively designed for one project sponsor and one project scope rather than a competitive pool of multiple awards.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match resources as part of the project financing plan.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was extremely limited. Although the EligibleApplicants field referenced "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility information made it explicit that only the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) was eligible to apply.
Could local governments, railroads, or other organizations apply?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, no. The opportunity functioned like a directed funding action and specified MDOT as the only eligible applicant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 6, 2010.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was April 30, 2010.
Was the deadline extended, and if so, to what date?
Yes. The revised (current) closing date was June 30, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 30, 2010.
What does the archive date imply about the status of this opportunity?
The archive date indicates the opportunity was closed and later archived after the application window ended.
What is the record creation date listed for this opportunity?
The record lists a creation date of June 10, 2010.
How should the creation date be interpreted compared to the posted date?
The creation date can reflect administrative posting or system record timing rather than the initial public posting date.
What platform was used for access, submission, or related electronic handling?
The announcement indicates the application and related documents were expected to be accessed and managed electronically through the GrantSolutions platform.
Who should applicants contact for technical help or access issues?
For applicant support and technical access issues, users were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details?
Phone: 1-800-618-0223. Email: help@grantsolutions.gov.
What were the Help Desk hours of operation?
The Help Desk operated Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
In one sentence, how would you summarize this grant opportunity?
This was a single-project, single-applicant FRA discretionary award under CFDA 20.320 to fund up to $3.8 million (with required non-federal match) for construction of a 1,700-foot spur track supporting the relocated Grand Rapids Amtrak Station, with an application window that closed June 30, 2010 and was archived July 30, 2010.
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