Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 10 022
Apply for FR LRI 10 022
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY10 Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Mitigation,ICC" 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 Jan 25, 2013 and posted on Jan 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 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 $1,948,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Illinois Commerce Commission is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY10 Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Mitigation, ICC opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 022) is a discretionary federal grant funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. Its purpose is narrowly focused: it provides funding that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will use to make grants to Illinois communities affected by increased rail traffic resulting from the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway (EJE). The central goal is to reduce or offset the negative impacts of that acquisition, specifically where heavier train volumes on the EJE lines create new or worsened issues at railroad-highway grade crossings.
The program is structured so that only one applicant is eligible at the federal level: the Illinois Commerce Commission. In other words, municipalities, counties, or other local entities do not apply directly to the FRA under this opportunity. Instead, the ICC is the sole eligible applicant and serves as the pass-through entity that will distribute the funds to impacted communities in Illinois. The eligible applicant category is therefore effectively limited to the ICC, even though the downstream beneficiaries are local communities dealing with safety, congestion, and operational problems tied to increased train traffic at crossings.
Financially, the announcement lists an award ceiling of $1,948,000 and an award floor of $0, with an expectation of one award. This reflects a single federal award made to the ICC, which then uses the Rail Line Relocation Program funds to support mitigation activities. The opportunity also indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the federal funding is not necessarily intended to cover 100 percent of total project costs and the recipient is expected to provide some portion of non-federal funding or other match consistent with program rules.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on January 24, 2013 (created January 25, 2013) with a closing date of February 20, 2013, and it was later archived on March 22, 2013. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is transportation, aligning with the practical focus on grade crossing mitigation and rail-related infrastructure impacts on communities.
For applicants or stakeholders needing help accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directs users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, providing phone numbers (1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282), hours of operation (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov.
FAQs: FY10 Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Mitigation, ICC (FR LRI 10 022)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY10 Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Mitigation, ICC" and it is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 022.
Which federal agency is providing this grant funding?
The grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is narrowly focused on railroad-highway grade crossing mitigation. The funding supports efforts to reduce or offset negative impacts on Illinois communities caused by increased rail traffic following the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway (EJE).
What specific problem is this funding intended to address?
The funding targets new or worsened issues at railroad-highway grade crossings where heavier train volumes on EJE lines create safety, congestion, or operational problems for affected Illinois communities.
Who is eligible to apply to the FRA under this opportunity?
Only one applicant is eligible at the federal level: the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).
Can municipalities, counties, or other local entities apply directly to the FRA for this opportunity?
No. Municipalities, counties, and other local entities do not apply directly to the FRA under this opportunity. The ICC is the sole eligible applicant to the FRA.
If local communities cannot apply to the FRA, how do they benefit from this funding?
The ICC serves as the pass-through entity. The FRA makes a single award to the ICC, and the ICC uses those funds to make grants to Illinois communities impacted by increased rail traffic related to the CN acquisition of EJE.
Who are the intended downstream beneficiaries of the program?
The downstream beneficiaries are Illinois communities affected by increased rail traffic on EJE lines, particularly where grade crossings experience negative impacts such as safety concerns, congestion, or operational disruptions.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $1,948,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor listed in the announcement is $0.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award, reflecting a single federal award made to the ICC.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds are not necessarily intended to cover 100 percent of total project costs and some non-federal share is expected consistent with program rules.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2013 (created January 25, 2013) and had a closing date of February 20, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 22, 2013.
What rail industry event is tied to the need for this funding?
The program is tied to impacts resulting from the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway (EJE), which increased train volumes on EJE lines and affected nearby communities and grade crossings.
Where can someone get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice directs users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk phone numbers?
The GrantSolutions Help Desk can be reached at 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
The Help Desk is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
What is the GrantSolutions Help Desk email address?
The Help Desk email address is help@grantsolutions.gov.
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