Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 10 023
Apply for FR LRI 10 023
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY10 Springfield Rail Relocation, IL" 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 Feb 6, 2013 and posted on Feb 4, 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 $244,233.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Illinois Department of Transportation is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY10 Springfield Rail Relocation, IL grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 023) was a discretionary Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) award under the U.S. Department of Transportation aimed at advancing rail line relocation and improvement planning or implementation activities in Springfield, Illinois. It was tied to CFDA 20.320 (Rail Line Relocation and Improvement) and focused on a specific local rail network issue: how to consolidate or reconfigure multiple railroad corridors in Springfield to improve rail operations, accommodate future service needs, and reduce conflicts between rail traffic and the surrounding city.
At the center of the opportunity was the "Springfield Study," which examined options for consolidating all or parts of several existing rail corridors in Springfield. The corridors identified in the notice included: Union Pacific Railroad tracks along Third Street; Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks on Tenth Street; Illinois Midland Railroad tracks near 15th Street (north of Grand Avenue); the right-of-way and track segments needed to carry expanded Union Pacific freight operations and potential high-speed rail service running roughly from 500 feet north of Sangamon Avenue down to about 1,000 feet north of Stanford Avenue; and Canadian National Railroad tracks adjacent to 19th Street extending from the Norfolk Southern crossing at Starnes in the north to the Airline connection in the south. In practical terms, the grant was about evaluating and supporting a coordinated approach to rail alignment and corridor usage in a constrained urban area where multiple railroads and routes intersect with local streets, neighborhoods, and planned passenger rail improvements.
The grant was offered as a standard grant instrument with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds were not intended to cover 100 percent of project costs and the applicant would need to provide a non-federal share consistent with program rules. The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $244,233, with no stated award floor, suggesting the FRA anticipated a relatively small, targeted award sized to a defined scope of work rather than a large capital construction package.
Eligibility was extremely limited. While the general eligibility field references categories like Native American tribal organizations and other entities (with additional clarification elsewhere), the formal eligibility statement in the announcement made it clear that only the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was eligible to apply. That restriction indicates this was essentially a directed or specially scoped opportunity designed to support a state-led effort connected to Springfield corridor planning and the state’s rail program responsibilities.
The posting timeline shows it was publicly posted on February 4, 2013, with a creation date of February 6, 2013, and an application deadline (original and current) of February 20, 2013. The opportunity was archived on March 22, 2013. For administrative support, the notice directed applicants needing help accessing the full announcement to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, including phone numbers and an email contact (help@grantsolutions.gov), reflecting that applications and related materials were handled through the federal GrantSolutions platform.
Overall, this opportunity was a narrowly targeted FRA discretionary grant intended to help IDOT advance work stemming from the Springfield rail consolidation study, addressing how multiple railroad corridors in Springfield could be reorganized to better support freight growth, potential high-speed rail operations, and more efficient rail movement through the city while mitigating the broader impacts that fragmented rail alignments can create in an urban environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "FY10 Springfield Rail Relocation, IL" grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR LRI 10 023.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary award from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What program is this grant associated with (CFDA)?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The grant was intended to advance rail line relocation and improvement planning or implementation activities in Springfield, Illinois, focused on consolidating or reconfiguring rail corridors to improve operations, support future service needs, and reduce conflicts between rail traffic and the city.
What local issue in Springfield did the grant focus on?
It focused on how to consolidate or reconfigure multiple railroad corridors in Springfield to improve rail operations, accommodate future freight and potential high-speed rail needs, and reduce conflicts between rail traffic and the surrounding urban environment.
What is the "Springfield Study" referenced in the opportunity?
The Springfield Study examined options for consolidating all or parts of several existing rail corridors in Springfield as part of a coordinated approach to rail alignment and corridor usage.
Which rail corridors were identified in the notice?
The notice identified several corridors and segments examined in the Springfield Study, including:
- Union Pacific Railroad tracks along Third Street
- Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks on Tenth Street
- Illinois Midland Railroad tracks near 15th Street (north of Grand Avenue)
- Right-of-way and track segments needed to carry expanded Union Pacific freight operations and potential high-speed rail service, roughly from about 500 feet north of Sangamon Avenue to about 1,000 feet north of Stanford Avenue
- Canadian National Railroad tracks adjacent to 19th Street, extending from the Norfolk Southern crossing at Starnes in the north to the Airline connection in the south
Was this grant for planning work, construction, or both?
The opportunity was aimed at advancing rail line relocation and improvement planning or implementation activities. It was not described as a large capital construction package and appeared sized for a defined, targeted scope of work.
How much funding was available (maximum award)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $244,233.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No award floor was stated in the information provided.
Did the grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The grant used a standard grant instrument with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funds were not intended to cover 100 percent of project costs and a non-federal share was required consistent with program rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was extremely limited. The formal eligibility statement specified that only the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was eligible to apply.
Did the opportunity mention other eligibility categories?
The general eligibility field referenced categories like Native American tribal organizations and other entities, but the formal eligibility statement in the announcement made clear that only IDOT could apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was publicly posted on February 4, 2013. The creation date listed was February 6, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current) was February 20, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 22, 2013.
How were applications and materials handled?
The notice indicated that applications and related materials were handled through the federal GrantSolutions platform.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, including the email contact help@grantsolutions.gov.
What kinds of outcomes was the grant trying to support in Springfield?
The opportunity aimed to support a coordinated approach to corridor usage in a constrained urban area to improve rail movement through the city, support freight growth, accommodate potential high-speed rail operations, and reduce conflicts between rail traffic and the surrounding city.
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