Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 09 008
Apply for FR LRI 09 008
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY09 Rail Line Relocation Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation, El Dorado, AR" 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 3, 2010 and posted on Feb 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 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 $332,500.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Only the State of Arkansas may apply for this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY09 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement (RLRI) grant opportunity titled "Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation, El Dorado, AR" was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The purpose of the funding was to support transportation infrastructure improvements in Arkansas by rehabilitating, upgrading, and repairing multiple railroad bridges and their approaches on the Ouachita Railroad, which is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas. In practical terms, the grant was aimed at strengthening and modernizing bridge structures and the track-adjacent segments leading onto and off of those bridges, work that typically improves safety, reliability, and long-term operability for rail service along the line.
This opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 09 008 and fell under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was transportation. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant would need to provide non-federal funds or other eligible match as part of the project financing, rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
Eligibility was narrowly limited: only the State of Arkansas could apply. That restriction indicates the FRA intended the award to flow through the state as the applicant, even though the work would occur on the Ouachita Railroad infrastructure in and around El Dorado. The maximum possible award (award ceiling) was $332,500, with no stated minimum (award floor of $0), suggesting the FRA could make an award up to that limit depending on the project scope and review outcomes.
Key dates show this was a time-limited solicitation. The opportunity was posted February 5, 2010, with an original closing date of March 5, 2010. The closing date was later extended to March 19, 2010, and the opportunity was archived on April 18, 2010. For applicants or stakeholders needing help accessing the full announcement during the open period, the posting directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov; 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005), available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation, El Dorado, AR" under the FY09 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement (RLRI) program.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What was the purpose of the funding?
The purpose was to support transportation infrastructure improvements in Arkansas by rehabilitating, upgrading, and repairing multiple railroad bridges and their approaches on the Ouachita Railroad (headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas).
What kinds of work were supported by the project?
The funding was aimed at strengthening and modernizing bridge structures and the track-adjacent segments leading onto and off of those bridges (the bridge approaches). This type of work typically supports safety, reliability, and long-term operability for rail service along the line.
Where would the work take place?
The work would take place in Arkansas on the Ouachita Railroad infrastructure in and around El Dorado, AR.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR LRI 09 008.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was transportation.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant would need to provide non-federal funds or another eligible match as part of project financing rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to the State of Arkansas only.
Could a railroad, local government, or private entity apply directly?
Based on the eligibility restriction provided, only the State of Arkansas could apply. This indicates the FRA intended the award to flow through the state as the applicant, even though the work would occur on Ouachita Railroad infrastructure.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum possible award) was $332,500.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 5, 2010.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was March 5, 2010.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to March 19, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 18, 2010.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement during the open period?
Applicants or stakeholders were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for assistance accessing the full announcement.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details?
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov
Phone: 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
The Help Desk was available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, the solicitation closed in March 2010 and was archived on April 18, 2010.
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