Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 10 004
Apply for FR LRI 10 004
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant Passenger Rail Corridor CREATE Project" 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 Sep 8, 2010 and posted on Mar 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 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 $1,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,900,000.00 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 Illinois Department of Transportation is eiligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant for the Passenger Rail Corridor CREATE Project (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 004) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.320 (Rail Line Relocation and Improvement). It was structured as a single expected award focused on a specific, earmarked scope within the broader Chicago CREATE Program, a long-running set of rail infrastructure improvements intended to reduce congestion and conflicts between passenger and freight trains in the Chicago region.
The purpose of this particular opportunity was not to fund construction itself, but to fund design work for a defined segment of rail capacity expansion. The objective was to complete design activities necessary for the construction of new main line capacity between Grant Crossing and CP518 (Pershing Avenue). A key part of the described work was the development of track design on a new alignment running roughly between the intersection of 57th Street and Lowe Avenue and the intersection of 62nd Street and Wells Street. In practical terms, the grant targeted the engineering and design phase needed to prepare this portion of CREATE for later construction, including planning the alignment and associated track improvements that would increase main line capacity and support passenger rail corridor performance.
Financially, the opportunity offered an estimated total of $1,900,000, which also served as the award ceiling, with an award floor of $0. The announcement indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support according to the program and award terms. Only one award was anticipated, reflecting the earmark-like nature of the funding and the narrowly defined project scope.
Eligibility was extremely limited. The notice specified that only the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was eligible to apply, even though the general eligibility field was labeled broadly as "Others" with clarification provided in the eligibility text. This indicates the opportunity was tailored to a specific implementing agency for this CREATE-related design effort rather than being open to a wide range of applicants such as local governments, transit agencies, or nonprofits.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on March 22, 2010, with an original closing date of April 22, 2010, later extended to a current closing date of September 30, 2010, and an archive date of October 30, 2010. The listing also included a creation date of September 8, 2010, reflecting administrative recordkeeping within the grants system. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement electronically, the contact point provided was the GrantSolutions Help Desk (1-800-618-0223, help@grantsolutions.gov), available weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "FY 2009 Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant for the Passenger Rail Corridor CREATE Project."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR LRI 10 004.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What larger program or initiative is this grant associated with?
This grant was tied to the Chicago region CREATE Program, a long-running set of rail infrastructure improvements intended to reduce congestion and conflicts between passenger and freight trains.
What is the main purpose of this specific opportunity?
The purpose was to fund design work for a defined segment of rail capacity expansion within the CREATE program scope.
Does this grant fund construction?
No. The notice described the purpose as funding design activities needed to prepare for later construction, not construction itself.
What design objective was the grant intended to accomplish?
The objective was to complete design activities necessary for the construction of new main line capacity between Grant Crossing and CP518 (Pershing Avenue).
What specific track alignment work was described?
A key part of the work was development of track design on a new alignment running roughly between the intersection of 57th Street and Lowe Avenue and the intersection of 62nd Street and Wells Street.
What is the expected number of awards?
Only one award was anticipated.
Why was only one award expected?
The opportunity was described as earmark-like and narrowly defined to a specific project scope, which is consistent with a single expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,900,000.
What is the award ceiling for this grant?
The award ceiling was $1,900,000.
What is the award floor for this grant?
The award floor was $0.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support according to the program and award terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was extremely limited. The notice specified that only the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was eligible to apply.
The eligibility field says "Others." Does that mean many organizations can apply?
No. While the general eligibility field was labeled broadly as "Others," the eligibility text clarified that only IDOT was eligible to apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2010.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 22, 2010.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to September 30, 2010.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date was October 30, 2010.
Why does the listing show a creation date of September 8, 2010?
The listing included a creation date of September 8, 2010, described as reflecting administrative recordkeeping within the grants system.
Who can help if someone has trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The contact point provided was the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details and hours?
The phone number listed was 1-800-618-0223 and the email was help@grantsolutions.gov. The help desk was available on weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
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