Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 10 012
Apply for FR RRD 10 012
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Railroad Research Development Automated Measurement of Longitudinal Rail Stress" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.313 Railroad Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 26, 2010 and posted on May 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 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 $262,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $262,000.00 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 University of Nebraska Lincoln is eligible to apply for this funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Railroad Research and Development grant opportunity titled "Automated Measurement of Longitudinal Rail Stress" (Funding Opportunity Number FR RRD 10 012) was a discretionary, research-and-development focused grant issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It was posted on May 26, 2010, with an application closing date of June 28, 2010, and an archive date of July 28, 2010. The program fell under CFDA 20.313 (Railroad Research and Development), signaling that it was intended to support applied research with practical outcomes for the rail industry rather than general academic research.
The core purpose of the funding was to support a project involving the development, design, fabrication, and field testing of composite materials for railroad infrastructure, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of the results. In other words, the award was meant to carry a concept from engineering development through real-world testing and then assess the results in a way that addresses two essential questions: how well the composite-based solution performs in service conditions, and whether it makes economic sense to use it in practice. Although the opportunity title emphasizes automated measurement of longitudinal rail stress, the published description highlights composite materials for railroad infrastructure as the main technical thrust, suggesting an applied engineering effort focused on durable, cost-effective infrastructure improvements that can be validated in field environments.
This opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $262,000. The award ceiling was also $262,000, meaning the FRA expected to fund one project up to that amount, and the award floor was listed as $0, which is a common administrative way of indicating there is no guaranteed minimum beyond what is ultimately negotiated and awarded. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was extremely limited. Only the University of Nebraska - Lincoln was eligible to apply, and the listing explicitly states that restriction. The opportunity category was "Discretionary," and the funding instrument type was a "Grant," which together indicate that the agency had both the authority and the intent to select a recipient based on the terms of the specific announcement, rather than distributing funds by formula or entitlement.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the announcement through the electronic system, the contact point provided was the GrantSolutions Help Desk. The notice included their phone number (1-800-618-0223), operating hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and email address (help@grantsolutions.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Automated Measurement of Longitudinal Rail Stress" under the FY 2010 Railroad Research and Development program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR RRD 10 012.
Which federal agency issued this grant?
The grant was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of grant is this (formula vs. discretionary)?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning the FRA had the authority to select a recipient based on the specific announcement and its terms rather than distributing funds by formula or entitlement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity fell under CFDA 20.313, Railroad Research and Development.
What does CFDA 20.313 indicate about the intent of the funding?
Based on the listing, CFDA 20.313 signals an applied railroad research-and-development focus aimed at practical outcomes for the rail industry rather than general academic research.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 26, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 28, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 28, 2010.
What was the core purpose of the funded project?
The core purpose was to support a project involving the development, design, fabrication, and field testing of composite materials for railroad infrastructure, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of the results.
What activities were expected to be included in the project scope?
As described, the project scope included engineering development (development and design), fabrication, field testing in real-world conditions, and an evaluation phase assessing performance and economic practicality.
How does the title relate to the described technical focus?
While the title emphasizes automated measurement of longitudinal rail stress, the description highlights composite materials for railroad infrastructure as the main technical thrust, suggesting an applied engineering effort tied to durable and cost-effective infrastructure improvements validated through field testing.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $262,000.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $262,000.
What was the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which commonly indicates there was no guaranteed minimum amount beyond what would ultimately be negotiated and awarded.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was explicitly restricted to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Could other universities, companies, or organizations apply?
No. The listing states eligibility was extremely limited and only the University of Nebraska - Lincoln was eligible to apply.
What does it mean that this was research-and-development focused?
It means the funding was intended to support applied development work and validation (including fabrication and field testing), with an emphasis on practical performance and economic feasibility rather than purely theoretical research.
What kind of results was the evaluation expected to address?
The evaluation was described as needing to address two essential questions: how well the composite-based solution performs under service conditions, and whether it makes economic sense to use in practice.
Where could applicants get help if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for access issues.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details provided in the notice?
Phone: 1-800-618-0223. Email: help@grantsolutions.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
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