Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RLD 08 002
Apply for FR RLD 08 002
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY08 FHWA Surface Transportation Priorities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314 Railroad Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 4, 2013 and posted on Jan 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 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 $274,839.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Texas Department of Transportation may apply for this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY08 FHWA Surface Transportation Priorities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RLD 08 002) is a discretionary, congressionally designated transportation award administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), using funds that were originally appropriated to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Surface Transportation Priorities program. The purpose of the funding is to support continued work on the East Texas Higher Speed Rail Feasibility Study, focused on an intercity passenger rail corridor connecting the Dallas-Fort Worth area with East Texas. In practical terms, the money is intended to move the project beyond earlier feasibility efforts and into additional corridor development and planning activities needed to further define and advance a potential higher-speed passenger rail service in the region.
The funding traces back to two separate congressional appropriations. First, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161, Division K, Title I, FHWA, Section 129, Surface Transportation Priorities) designated $455,000 for the project (noted as $445,900 after a reduction). Second, the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-8, Division I, Title I, FHWA, Section 125, Surface Transportation Priorities) designated an additional $285,000. A key feature of these appropriations is that they allow up to a 100 percent federal share, meaning the recipient is not required to provide any matching funds.
Although the funds were appropriated to FHWA, FRA and FHWA executed a transfer so FRA could manage and complete the rail-related studies as intended. An earlier cooperative agreement (FR RLD 0011) between FRA and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) used the full FY 2009 amount ($285,000) plus $171,061 from the FY 2008 appropriation. This specific FY08 opportunity was created to obligate the remaining FY 2008 balance for the same project, totaling $274,839, to support additional corridor development planning work needed to complete or further advance the study effort.
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates active federal involvement or oversight during project execution compared with a standard grant. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 20.314 (Railroad Development). The award ceiling is $274,839 and the award floor is $0, reflecting that the maximum amount available under this particular posting is the remaining FY 2008 balance. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is extremely limited: only the Texas Department of Transportation may apply for this award. The opportunity was posted on January 4, 2013, with a closing date of February 1, 2013, and it was archived on March 3, 2013. For application system or electronic access issues, the announcement directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov; 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282) during standard weekday business hours Eastern Time.
FAQs: FY08 FHWA Surface Transportation Priorities (FR RLD 08 002)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY08 FHWA Surface Transportation Priorities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RLD 08 002). It is a discretionary, congressionally designated transportation award administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), using funds that were originally appropriated to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Surface Transportation Priorities program.
Who is administering the award?
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) administers the award on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation, using funds that were originally appropriated to FHWA and then transferred so FRA could manage the rail-related work.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support continued work on the East Texas Higher Speed Rail Feasibility Study. The work is focused on an intercity passenger rail corridor connecting the Dallas-Fort Worth area with East Texas, moving the effort beyond earlier feasibility work into additional corridor development and planning activities needed to further define and advance a potential higher-speed passenger rail service in the region.
What project does the funding support?
The funds support additional corridor development planning work for the East Texas Higher Speed Rail Feasibility Study, centered on a potential higher-speed intercity passenger rail corridor between the Dallas-Fort Worth area and East Texas.
Where did the money originally come from?
The funding traces to two congressional appropriations under FHWA's Surface Transportation Priorities program: (1) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161, Division K, Title I, FHWA, Section 129), which designated $455,000 for the project (noted as $445,900 after a reduction), and (2) the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-8, Division I, Title I, FHWA, Section 125), which designated an additional $285,000.
How much funding is available under this specific FY08 posting?
The amount available under this specific FY08 opportunity is $274,839. This represents the remaining balance from the FY 2008 appropriation that was not previously obligated under an earlier cooperative agreement.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $274,839 (the maximum available under this posting). The award floor is $0, reflecting that this posting is limited to the remaining FY 2008 balance and does not specify a minimum award amount.
Is there a matching requirement or cost share?
No. The appropriations allow up to a 100 percent federal share, meaning the recipient is not required to provide any matching funds or cost sharing for this award.
What does "up to a 100 percent federal share" mean here?
It means the federal government can fund up to the entire eligible project cost under this award, and no non-federal match is required from the recipient.
Why is FRA involved if the money was appropriated to FHWA?
Although the funds were appropriated to FHWA, FRA and FHWA executed a transfer so FRA could manage and complete the rail-related studies as intended under the Surface Transportation Priorities funding.
What type of award is this?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates active federal involvement or oversight during project execution compared with a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 20.314 (Railroad Development).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is extremely limited: only the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) may apply for this award.
Can local governments, universities, nonprofits, or private companies apply?
No. Based on the opportunity description, only TXDOT is eligible to apply.
Was there a previous agreement related to these funds?
Yes. An earlier cooperative agreement (FR RLD 0011) between FRA and TXDOT used the full FY 2009 amount ($285,000) plus $171,061 from the FY 2008 appropriation.
How does this FY08 opportunity relate to the earlier cooperative agreement?
This FY08 opportunity (FR RLD 08 002) was created to obligate the remaining FY 2008 balance for the same project. The remaining amount totals $274,839 and is intended to support additional corridor development planning work to complete or further advance the study effort.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on January 4, 2013. The closing date was February 1, 2013. It was archived on March 3, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The closing date was February 1, 2013, and the opportunity was archived on March 3, 2013.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the application system?
For application system or electronic access issues, the announcement directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk at help@grantsolutions.gov or by phone at 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282 during standard weekday business hours Eastern Time.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR RLD 08 002.
What program is this associated with?
The funds were originally appropriated under FHWA's Surface Transportation Priorities program and are administered by FRA to complete the rail-related work. The CFDA listing provided is 20.314 (Railroad Development).
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