Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRR 08 001
Apply for FR RRR 08 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY08 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grants ( Third Round)" 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 Nov 6, 2013 and posted on Nov 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 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 $1,870,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY08 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grants (Third Round) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RRR 08 001) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to help Class II and Class III railroads recover and repair damage tied to disasters that were officially declared between January 1, 2008 and the date this funding notice was published. In practical terms, the program is aimed at getting smaller freight railroads back into safe, reliable operating condition after disaster impacts, supporting the restoration of service and the rehabilitation of affected rail infrastructure.
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument and falls under the transportation funding activity category, with CFDA number 20.314 (Railroad Development). Eligible applicants are state governments, meaning states are the entities expected to apply for and manage the funding, typically in coordination with the affected short line or regional railroads (Class II and Class III) that experienced qualifying disaster-related damage. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect that federal funds will not necessarily cover 100 percent of project costs and that a non-federal contribution will be required under the program rules.
The funding announcement was posted and created on November 6, 2013, with an application closing date of December 9, 2013. The award ceiling listed for this round is $1,870,000, and the award floor is $0, which indicates there is no stated minimum award amount and that award sizes may vary depending on project scope, eligibility, and available funds. The opportunity was archived on January 8, 2014, reflecting that it is no longer open for applications.
For applicants or stakeholders who had trouble accessing the full announcement online, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support. Assistance is available by phone at 1-800-518-4726, with 24/7 operations except on federal holidays, and by email at support@grants.gov.
FY08 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grants (Third Round) (FR RRR 08 001) - FAQs
1) What is the FY08 Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grants (Third Round) opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The funding opportunity number is FR RRR 08 001.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to provide financial assistance to help Class II and Class III railroads recover and repair damage tied to disasters that were officially declared between January 1, 2008 and the date the funding notice was published. The goal is to restore safe, reliable railroad operations and rehabilitate affected rail infrastructure so service can be restored.
3) What types of railroads does this funding focus on?
This opportunity is aimed at smaller freight railroads classified as Class II and Class III railroads (often short line or regional railroads) that experienced qualifying disaster-related damage.
4) What kinds of events make damage potentially eligible under this program?
The program targets damage associated with disasters that were officially declared between January 1, 2008 and the publication date of the funding notice.
5) Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are state governments. States are expected to apply for and manage the funding, typically coordinating with the affected Class II or Class III railroads.
6) Can a railroad apply directly?
Based on the eligibility information provided, the eligible applicants are state governments, which implies the state is the entity expected to submit and manage the application, generally in coordination with impacted railroads.
7) Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
8) Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant program.
9) What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
10) What is the CFDA number and program area for this grant?
The CFDA number is 20.314 (Railroad Development), and the funding activity category is transportation.
11) Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning federal funds are not necessarily expected to cover 100 percent of project costs and a non-federal contribution is required under program rules.
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this round?
The award ceiling listed for this round is $1,870,000.
13) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $0. This indicates there is no stated minimum award amount and award sizes may vary depending on project scope, eligibility, and available funds.
14) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on November 6, 2013.
15) What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was December 9, 2013.
16) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on January 8, 2014, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
17) What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement online?
The notice directs users to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center for support.
18) How can someone contact the Grants.gov Contact Center?
Support is available by phone at 1-800-518-4726 (24/7 except on federal holidays) and by email at support@grants.gov.
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