Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LEL 13 001
Apply for FR LEL 13 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 Law Enforcement Liaison Program to Prevent Grade Crossing and Trespass Incidents" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.301 Railroad Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2013 and posted on Jul 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 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 $37,500.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY13 Law Enforcement Liaison Program to Prevent Grade Crossing and Trespass Incidents (Funding Opportunity Number FR LEL 13 001) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the FRA expected to have an ongoing role in coordination or oversight as the work is carried out, rather than simply issuing a one-time award with minimal federal involvement. The funding falls under the Transportation activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.301, Railroad Safety, which signals that the purpose is directly tied to improving safety outcomes on or near railroad property and at highway-rail grade crossings.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to provide program funding to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. to administer the Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) program during fiscal year 2013. The announcement describes the funding as coming from the FRA Office of Safety budget specifically approved for FY2013. In practical terms, this type of support is aimed at strengthening rail safety education and enforcement coordination by engaging law enforcement professionals who can help prevent two major sources of rail-related harm: grade crossing incidents (collisions or close calls where road users interact with trains at crossings) and trespass incidents (unsafe or illegal entry onto railroad rights-of-way, tracks, or other restricted rail property). While the notice itself is brief, the LEL concept generally centers on trained law enforcement representatives acting as local or regional points of contact who can promote targeted enforcement, support public awareness efforts, and help align community policing strategies with rail safety priorities.
Eligibility is highly restricted. Only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is eligible to apply, and no other organizations, agencies, or applicants are permitted under the terms of this announcement. That restriction is explicitly stated in the eligibility information, making this a single-eligible-applicant competition intended to fund a specific national nonprofit partner that is widely associated with rail safety education and outreach. There is also no cost sharing or matching requirement, so Operation Lifesaver, Inc. would not be required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The award information indicates a maximum federal funding level (award ceiling) of $37,500, with an award floor of $0, which typically means the agency did not guarantee a minimum award amount but established the maximum it would provide. The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2013, created on July 10, 2013, and had an original and current closing date of July 19, 2013, reflecting a short application window. The opportunity was later archived on August 18, 2013, which is consistent with a time-limited FY2013 funding action.
For technical or access issues related to the full announcement or electronic submission systems, the listed support channel is the GrantSolutions Help Desk, which provides phone numbers (1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282) and an email address (help@grantsolutions.gov) with support hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This indicates the administrative platform and assistance route for applicants, even though the applicant pool is limited to a single organization.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY13 Law Enforcement Liaison Program to Prevent Grade Crossing and Trespass Incidents" and it is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FR LEL 13 001.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of federal award is being offered?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the FRA expects to have an ongoing role in coordination and/or oversight during the period of performance, rather than only making a one-time award with minimal involvement.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to provide program funding to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. to administer the Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) program during fiscal year 2013, with the goal of preventing grade crossing incidents and trespass incidents.
What safety problems is the program intended to address?
The program is aimed at reducing two major sources of rail-related harm:
- Grade crossing incidents, including collisions or close calls involving trains and road users at highway-rail grade crossings.
- Trespass incidents, involving unsafe or illegal entry onto railroad rights-of-way, tracks, or other restricted rail property.
What does the Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) concept focus on?
Based on the description provided, the LEL concept generally centers on trained law enforcement representatives who serve as local or regional points of contact to support rail safety priorities. This can include promoting targeted enforcement, supporting public awareness efforts, and aligning community policing approaches with rail safety needs.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is explicitly restricted to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. No other organizations, agencies, or applicants are permitted under the terms of the announcement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The eligibility restriction indicates this is a single-eligible-applicant opportunity intended to fund a specific national nonprofit partner (Operation Lifesaver, Inc.).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the eligible applicant is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.301, Railroad Safety.
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The funding falls under the Transportation activity category.
What is the maximum amount of federal funding available?
The award ceiling (maximum federal funding level) is $37,500.
What does the award floor of $0 mean?
An award floor of $0 typically means the agency did not guarantee a minimum award amount, while still stating the maximum it would provide (the award ceiling).
Where is the funding coming from within FRA?
The announcement describes the funding as coming from the FRA Office of Safety budget that was specifically approved for FY2013.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2013 (created on July 10, 2013) and the closing date was July 19, 2013.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted and closing dates provided (July 9, 2013 to July 19, 2013), the application window was short and time-limited.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 18, 2013, which is consistent with a FY2013 time-limited funding action.
What should applicants do if they have technical problems accessing the announcement or submission system?
For technical or access issues related to the full announcement or electronic submission systems, the listed support channel is the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be reached?
You can contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk using the following information provided in the announcement:
- Phone: 1-866-577-0771
- Phone (alternate): 202-401-5282
- Email: help@grantsolutions.gov
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
Support hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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