Opportunity Information: Apply for RS RSR 10 003
Apply for RS RSR 10 003
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Health Risks, Safety Incidents, and Traumatic Related Events (Union Pacific Railroad)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.301 Railroad Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2010 and posted on Mar 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $70,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 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 Union Pacific Railroad is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 grant opportunity titled "Health Risks, Safety Incidents, and Traumatic Related Events (Union Pacific Railroad)" was a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the FRA expected to have substantial involvement in the project as it was carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The purpose of the project was narrowly focused on Union Pacific Railroad and aimed at building a clearer, data-informed understanding of how employee health risks relate to on-the-job safety incidents and traumatic or critical events, with special emphasis on employees performing safety-sensitive duties.
At the center of the project was an analytical requirement: Union Pacific was to examine the relationship among three interconnected areas affecting its workforce: (1) health risks (which can include physical health conditions, fatigue, sleep issues, stress, and other risk factors that can degrade performance), (2) safety incidents (events that may involve rule violations, near-misses, injuries, accidents, or operational errors), and (3) traumatic related events (such as exposure to fatalities, serious injuries, high-stress emergencies, or other psychologically distressing incidents that can affect mental health and job performance). The goal was not just to describe these issues independently, but to study how they intersect, potentially reinforce one another, and influence employee functioning in high-responsibility roles where lapses can have serious consequences for public and railroad safety.
A major expectation of the announcement was that Union Pacific would connect the new analysis to prior work already supported by the FRA. Specifically, the applicant was expected to correlate the project recommendations, findings, and any proposed intervention initiatives with previous FRA-funded health and safety proposals involving the same carrier. In practice, that requirement implies continuity: the FRA wanted the project to build on established efforts rather than create a standalone study. The intended outcome was likely a set of actionable recommendations and interventions that align with or refine earlier FRA-supported initiatives, using the new analysis to validate what is working, identify gaps, and prioritize the next steps.
The funding profile was modest and targeted. The total estimated funding was $70,000, with an award ceiling of $70,000 and no minimum award floor specified (listed as $0). The FRA anticipated making one award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning Union Pacific would not have been required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The opportunity was tied to CFDA 20.301 (Railroad Safety), placing it within the FRA safety mission area rather than infrastructure, research broadly, or capacity-building programs.
Eligibility was exclusive: only Union Pacific Railroad was permitted to apply. This restriction signals that the opportunity was designed to address carrier-specific circumstances and datasets, likely relying on internal records, incident reporting, employee health-related information that the company can access, and organizational knowledge needed to interpret events and propose interventions. Because of the sensitivity of employee health and trauma-related topics, the single-entity eligibility also suggests the project was intended to be conducted in a controlled environment with direct access to the relevant workforce and systems.
Key administrative dates show a short application window typical of a targeted discretionary notice. The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2010, created on March 24, 2010, and closed on April 22, 2010, with an archive date of May 22, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (1-800-618-0223, help@grantsolutions.gov), available weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
In plain terms, this grant was meant to help Union Pacific and the FRA better understand how employee health risk factors and exposure to traumatic events may translate into safety outcomes, especially for workers whose duties directly affect operational safety. Just as important, it was meant to turn that understanding into coherent recommendations and interventions that fit into the carrier's existing trajectory of FRA-funded health and safety work, improving the ability to prevent incidents and support employees who experience or carry the effects of traumatic events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The FY 2010 grant opportunity is titled "Health Risks, Safety Incidents, and Traumatic Related Events (Union Pacific Railroad)."
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What type of award was it (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It was structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the FRA expected to have substantial involvement in the project as it was carried out, rather than simply awarding funds with minimal federal participation.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The project was designed to build a clearer, data-informed understanding of how employee health risks relate to on-the-job safety incidents and traumatic or critical events at Union Pacific Railroad, with special emphasis on employees performing safety-sensitive duties.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was exclusive: only Union Pacific Railroad was permitted to apply.
Was this opportunity open to other railroads, universities, nonprofits, or state/local agencies?
No. Based on the eligibility restriction, the opportunity was not open to other carriers or outside organizations.
Why was the eligibility limited to a single applicant?
The announcement was designed to address carrier-specific circumstances and datasets, likely requiring access to Union Pacific internal records (such as incident reporting and employee health-related information) and organizational context. The sensitive nature of employee health and trauma-related topics also supports why it was limited to a single entity.
What were the three core areas Union Pacific was expected to analyze?
The analytical requirement focused on the relationship among: (1) health risks, (2) safety incidents, and (3) traumatic related events affecting the workforce.
What kinds of issues could fall under "health risks" in this project?
Health risks could include physical health conditions, fatigue, sleep issues, stress, and other risk factors that can degrade performance.
What kinds of events could be considered "safety incidents" for this analysis?
Safety incidents could include events involving rule violations, near-misses, injuries, accidents, or operational errors.
What does "traumatic related events" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Traumatic related events could include exposure to fatalities, serious injuries, high-stress emergencies, or other psychologically distressing incidents that can affect mental health and job performance.
Was the project expected to study these topics separately or as connected issues?
The goal was not simply to describe each area independently. Union Pacific was expected to study how health risks, safety incidents, and traumatic related events intersect, potentially reinforce one another, and influence employee functioning, especially in high-responsibility roles.
Which employees were emphasized as a priority for this work?
The opportunity placed special emphasis on employees performing safety-sensitive duties, where performance lapses can have serious consequences for public safety and railroad operations.
Did the announcement require alignment with prior FRA-funded work?
Yes. Union Pacific was expected to correlate project recommendations, findings, and any proposed intervention initiatives with previous FRA-funded health and safety proposals involving the same carrier.
What does it mean to "correlate" the new work with earlier FRA-funded proposals?
It implies continuity. The FRA wanted the project to build on established efforts rather than operate as a standalone study, using new analysis to validate what is working, identify gaps, and prioritize next steps.
What kinds of outcomes were expected from the project?
The intended outcome was likely actionable recommendations and interventions that align with or refine earlier FRA-supported initiatives, informed by the new analysis of health risks, traumatic exposure, and safety outcomes.
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding was $70,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $70,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was specified (listed as $0).
How many awards did the FRA anticipate making?
The FRA anticipated making one award.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning Union Pacific would not have been required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What CFDA program number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 20.301 (Railroad Safety).
What does the CFDA association suggest about the nature of the project?
It places the opportunity within the FRA railroad safety mission area, rather than infrastructure-focused programs or broader capacity-building initiatives.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 22, 2010, created on March 24, 2010, and closed on April 22, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 22, 2010.
What help was available for accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk at 1-800-618-0223 or help@grantsolutions.gov, available on weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
In plain terms, what problem was this funding trying to solve?
In plain terms, the grant was meant to help Union Pacific and the FRA better understand how employee health risk factors and exposure to traumatic events may translate into safety outcomes, and to use that understanding to shape coherent recommendations and interventions that support employees and prevent incidents.
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