Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 10 019
Apply for FR RRD 10 019
- 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 Reducing the Effects on Train Crews of Traumatic Exposure to Grade Crossing and Trespasser Incidents" 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 Jul 2, 2010 and posted on Jul 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Any type of organization listed above is eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
This FY 2010 grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sought one cooperative agreement to support railroad research and development focused on the psychological impact that grade crossing and trespasser incidents can have on train crews. The central aim was to take what is already known in the broader field about post-traumatic interventions and determine how well that knowledge applies in the railroad environment, then translate it into practical, evidence-based recommendations that help control and reduce the risks associated with Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among railroad employees exposed to traumatic events.
The project’s expected outcome was not simply a literature review, but the development of one or more concrete program designs that rail carriers could realistically implement. These program designs were expected to be suitable for use in partnership with key stakeholders across the industry, specifically involving labor leaders, management, and government participants. In other words, the FRA was looking for workable intervention models that could fit within railroad operational realities and organizational structures, and that could be adopted collaboratively rather than imposed in a one-sided way.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number was FR-RRD-10-019 and it was categorized as a discretionary opportunity under the Railroad Research and Development program (CFDA 20.313). The award instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the federal agency anticipates being substantially involved during the project rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. The FRA anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000 (no minimum award floor was specified beyond $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Eligibility was broadly open (unrestricted), meaning a wide range of organization types could apply, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. Key dates included a posted and creation date of July 2, 2010, with an application deadline of August 16, 2010, and an archive date of September 15, 2010. For applicants who had difficulty accessing the announcement online, the listing directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support via phone or email during standard weekday hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This FY 2010 funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) supported railroad research and development focused on the psychological impact of grade crossing incidents and trespasser incidents on train crews. The goal was to turn what is known about post-traumatic interventions into practical, evidence-based recommendations tailored to the railroad environment, with an emphasis on reducing risks related to Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among railroad employees exposed to traumatic events.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FR-RRD-10-019.
What program is this grant associated with?
It was issued under the Railroad Research and Development program and referenced CFDA 20.313.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the federal agency expects to be substantially involved during the project, rather than serving only as a pass-through funder.
How many awards did the FRA expect to make?
The FRA anticipated making a single award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $50,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $50,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was specified beyond $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly open (unrestricted), meaning a wide range of organization types could apply, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
What specific topic area did the research need to address?
The research needed to address the psychological impact that grade crossing and trespasser incidents can have on train crews, specifically focusing on interventions and approaches that can help control and reduce risks associated with ASD and PTSD following exposure to traumatic events.
What was the central aim of the project?
The central aim was to take what is already known in the broader field about post-traumatic interventions and determine how well that knowledge applies in the railroad environment, then translate it into practical, evidence-based recommendations for the industry.
Was the FRA looking for only a literature review?
No. The expected outcome was not simply a literature review. The project was expected to result in one or more concrete program designs that rail carriers could realistically implement.
What kind of deliverables were expected?
Deliverables were expected to include one or more practical, evidence-based intervention program designs (workable models) that could be implemented by rail carriers and that account for railroad operational realities and organizational structures.
Who were the intended users of the project outputs?
The program designs were expected to be usable by rail carriers and suitable for use in partnership with key stakeholders across the industry.
Which stakeholders were expected to be involved?
The opportunity specifically referenced collaboration with labor leaders, management, and government participants.
Why was collaboration emphasized?
The FRA was looking for intervention models that could be adopted collaboratively rather than imposed in a one-sided way, and that fit within real-world railroad operational and organizational conditions.
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized as a discretionary opportunity under the Railroad Research and Development program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date was July 2, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 16, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 15, 2010.
Where would applicants submit or access the announcement?
The listing referenced online access through Grants.gov, and it directed applicants needing help accessing the announcement to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What should an applicant do if they had trouble accessing the announcement online?
Applicants were directed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center for support by phone or email during standard weekday hours.
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