Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 08 005
Apply for FR LRI 08 005
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY08 Elkhart Rail Line Relocation" 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 Aug 29, 2013 and posted on Aug 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013 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 $441,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Indiana Department of Transportation Fort Wayne District is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY08 Elkhart Rail Line Relocation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 08 005) was a discretionary, transportation-focused federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. The project described is centered on a specific at-grade railroad crossing in Elkhart, Indiana: crossing number 522663Y at rail milepost KH 0.21, tied to Norfolk Southern project 05.1604. The work location is on Prairie Street, roughly 225 feet south of State Street and about 350 feet north of Middlebury Street, where Prairie Street intersects both the Elkhart and Western Railroad siding and the Norfolk Southern main line.
The purpose of the funding was to support roadway and crossing safety improvements necessitated by a roadway widening project. Specifically, the roadway surface at the crossing was planned to be widened from two travel lanes to four. Because expanding the roadway footprint at a rail crossing changes traffic patterns, increases exposure time for vehicles, and can affect the geometry and visibility of the crossing, the project scope included upgrading crossing 522663Y with additional safety improvements. The notice highlights installation of new railroad warning devices as a key component of the upgrade, reflecting an emphasis on reducing risk at the intersection of rail and highway traffic as the corridor capacity increases.
The opportunity had a maximum federal award ceiling of $441,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0), and it required cost sharing or matching funds. Eligibility was narrowly limited: only the Indiana Department of Transportation, Fort Wayne District, was permitted to apply. In practical terms, this made the posting function more like a targeted funding notice for a specific public-sector sponsor and a defined site than an open, competitive solicitation for a broad range of applicants.
Key administrative dates show the notice was posted and created on August 29, 2013, with an application closing deadline of September 30, 2013, and an archive date of October 30, 2013. For applicants needing technical assistance accessing the full announcement, the listing directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, providing phone numbers and an email contact (help@grantsolutions.gov) with standard weekday operating hours.
FY08 Elkhart Rail Line Relocation (FR LRI 08 005) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY08 Elkhart Rail Line Relocation grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 08 005. It is a discretionary, transportation-focused federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
Which federal program and agency administered this funding?
The funding was administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.320 (Rail Line Relocation and Improvement).
What project location does this opportunity cover?
The project is tied to a specific at-grade railroad crossing in Elkhart, Indiana: crossing number 522663Y at rail milepost KH 0.21, associated with Norfolk Southern project 05.1604.
Where exactly is the crossing located?
The work location is on Prairie Street in Elkhart, Indiana, roughly 225 feet south of State Street and about 350 feet north of Middlebury Street. At this point, Prairie Street intersects both the Elkhart and Western Railroad siding and the Norfolk Southern main line.
What is the purpose of the grant funding?
The purpose of the funding was to support roadway and crossing safety improvements that were needed because of a roadway widening project at the crossing.
What roadway change triggered the need for these rail crossing improvements?
The roadway surface at the crossing was planned to be widened from two travel lanes to four, which necessitated additional safety improvements at the crossing.
Why would widening the roadway require crossing safety upgrades?
According to the notice, expanding the roadway footprint at a rail crossing can change traffic patterns, increase the exposure time for vehicles at the crossing, and affect crossing geometry and visibility. The project scope therefore included additional safety improvements to address the increased risk where rail and highway traffic intersect.
What types of improvements were highlighted in the scope?
The notice specifically highlights installation of new railroad warning devices as a key component of the upgrade at crossing 522663Y.
Is this an open grant that any organization can apply for?
No. Eligibility was narrowly limited to a single applicant: the Indiana Department of Transportation, Fort Wayne District.
Who was allowed to apply?
Only the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Fort Wayne District, was permitted to apply under this opportunity.
How much federal funding was available?
The maximum federal award ceiling was $441,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Did the opportunity require matching funds or cost sharing?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the notice posted, and what were the key dates?
The notice was posted/created on August 29, 2013. The application closing deadline was September 30, 2013. The archive date was October 30, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing deadline was September 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 30, 2013.
What kind of grant was this described as?
It was described as a discretionary federal grant, and the posting functioned as a targeted funding notice for a specific public-sector sponsor and a defined site rather than an open, broad competitive solicitation.
Where could applicants get technical assistance for accessing the full announcement?
For technical assistance accessing the full announcement, the listing directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What contact information was provided for technical help?
The notice provided the GrantSolutions Help Desk email address: help@grantsolutions.gov, along with phone numbers and standard weekday operating hours (as referenced in the listing).
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