Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 08 002
Apply for FR LRI 08 002
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY08, 09 10 Rail Line Relocation Sacramento Intermodal Terminal Facility" 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 Mar 18, 2010 and posted on Mar 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2010 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,092,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the City of Sacramento may apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY08, FY09, and FY10 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement grant opportunity for the Sacramento Intermodal Terminal Facility (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 08 002) was a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It fell under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement, and was designed to support a transportation infrastructure project focused on improving rail alignment and passenger access at Sacramento's intermodal hub. The core purpose described in the announcement was to realign and straighten existing track and to provide passenger facilities at the Sacramento Intermodal Facility, which implies work intended to improve rail operations, safety, and the functionality of the station area for passengers.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant was expected to contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match consistent with program rules. The maximum federal award amount listed (the award ceiling) was $2,092,000, while the award floor was $0, indicating the agency did not specify a minimum award size and that the final award amount could vary depending on the project budget, eligible costs, and federal participation rules. As a discretionary program, funding was not automatic; it required an application and was subject to FRA review and selection.
Eligibility was highly restricted. Although the general eligibility field referenced "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility clarification stated unambiguously that only the City of Sacramento could apply. In practice, that means this was effectively a targeted, single-applicant competition or set-aside for a specific local sponsor, with the City serving as the official applicant and recipient responsible for compliance, project delivery, reporting, and any required coordination with railroads or other stakeholders.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on March 18, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 23, 2010, and the listing later archived on May 23, 2010. Applicants seeking the full announcement at the time were directed to the GrantSolutions platform, with support available through the GrantSolutions Help Desk by phone (1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005) or email (help@grantsolutions.gov) during standard weekday business hours (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY08, FY09, and FY10 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement grant opportunity for the Sacramento Intermodal Terminal Facility, identified by Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 08 002.
Which federal agency administered this program?
The program was administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What program (CFDA) does this opportunity fall under?
It fell under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
Was this grant competitive or automatic?
This was a discretionary grant program. Funding was not automatic; it required an application and was subject to FRA review and selection.
What was the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The core purpose was to realign and straighten existing track and to provide passenger facilities at the Sacramento Intermodal Facility, supporting improvements to rail operations, safety, and passenger access/functionality at Sacramento's intermodal hub.
What kinds of improvements were implied by the project scope?
Based on the announcement description, the work implied (1) track realignment and straightening and (2) development or improvement of passenger facilities at the Sacramento Intermodal Facility, with the overall intent of improving rail alignment and passenger access.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to a single applicant: only the City of Sacramento could apply.
Does the listing suggest the eligibility category included entities other than the City of Sacramento?
Although a general eligibility field referenced "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the clarification stated unambiguously that only the City of Sacramento could apply.
Does this appear to be a targeted or single-applicant opportunity?
Yes. In practice, the eligibility restriction indicates it was effectively a targeted, single-applicant competition or set-aside for a specific local sponsor (the City of Sacramento).
What responsibilities would the applicant/recipient have had?
Based on the description, the City of Sacramento (as applicant and recipient) would have been responsible for compliance, project delivery, reporting, and any required coordination with railroads or other stakeholders.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant was expected to contribute non-federal funds or another eligible match consistent with program rules.
What was the maximum federal award amount?
The maximum federal award amount (award ceiling) listed was $2,092,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was specified. The award floor was listed as $0.
What does an award floor of $0 mean in this context?
It indicates the agency did not specify a minimum award size, and the final award amount could vary depending on the project budget, eligible costs, and federal participation rules.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 18, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was April 23, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on May 23, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the GrantSolutions platform to access the full announcement.
How could applicants get help with GrantSolutions?
Support was available through the GrantSolutions Help Desk by phone at 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005, or by email at help@grantsolutions.gov.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours?
Help Desk hours were standard weekday business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
Does the information provided indicate how selections were made?
It states that awards were discretionary and subject to FRA review and selection, but it does not provide additional selection criteria details beyond that.
Does the information provided list specific eligible costs or detailed budget rules?
No. The information provided mentions that award size could vary depending on the project budget, eligible costs, and federal participation rules, but it does not list specific eligible cost categories or detailed budget requirements.
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