Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 13 003
Apply for FR RRD 13 003
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 RRD Studies of Friction, Rolling Contact Fatigue and Wear in Rails and Wheels, NRC" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.313 Railroad Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2013 and posted on Mar 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 5, 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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the National Research Council of Canada is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY13 RRD Studies of Friction, Rolling Contact Fatigue and Wear in Rails and Wheels, NRC opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RRD 13 003) was a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation award issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), specifically through FRA's Office of Research and Development. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that the FRA expected to be actively involved in the work beyond simply providing funding, for example through technical coordination, shared research direction, or joint review of results. The funding activity falls under transportation and is tied to CFDA 20.313, Railroad Research and Development.
The purpose of the grant was to continue an existing line of cooperative research between the FRA and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) aimed at improving the safety and productivity of rail service in North America. The technical focus was on the wheel-rail interface, particularly the way friction, rolling contact fatigue, and wear develop and interact in rails and wheels. These issues matter because the wheel-rail contact is the core mechanical relationship in rail operations: it governs traction and braking performance, influences derailment risk, drives maintenance needs, and affects the service life of both wheels and track. By studying and better characterizing friction behavior and damage mechanisms like rolling contact fatigue, the project sought to support improvements that can reduce failures, extend component life, and help rail systems operate more reliably and efficiently.
This opportunity had an award ceiling of $350,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The award floor was listed as $0, which generally means the agency did not specify a minimum award amount. The announcement was posted and created on March 19, 2013, with an original and final closing date of April 5, 2013, and it was archived on May 5, 2013.
Eligibility was narrowly limited: only the National Research Council of Canada was eligible to apply. That restriction reflects the stated goal of continuing cooperative research already underway with NRC, rather than soliciting proposals from a broad pool of applicants. For applicants or readers who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directed them to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov; 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282), available on weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
FAQs: FY13 RRD Studies of Friction, Rolling Contact Fatigue and Wear in Rails and Wheels (FR RRD 13 003)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY13 RRD Studies of Friction, Rolling Contact Fatigue and Wear in Rails and Wheels" and is identified as an NRC opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR RRD 13 003.
Which federal agency issued this award?
This was a discretionary award from the U.S. Department of Transportation, issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Which FRA office managed or sponsored the work?
The opportunity was issued through FRA's Office of Research and Development.
What type of award instrument was used?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically signals that FRA expected to be actively involved in the work beyond simply providing funding, such as through technical coordination, shared research direction, or joint review of results.
What program area or domain does this funding fall under?
The funding activity falls under transportation and is tied to railroad research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 20.313, Railroad Research and Development.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to continue an existing line of cooperative research between FRA and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) aimed at improving the safety and productivity of rail service in North America.
What technical topics did the project focus on?
The technical focus was the wheel-rail interface, specifically how friction, rolling contact fatigue, and wear develop and interact in rails and wheels.
Why are friction, rolling contact fatigue, and wear important in rail operations?
These issues matter because the wheel-rail contact governs traction and braking performance, influences derailment risk, drives maintenance needs, and affects the service life of both wheels and track.
What outcomes was the project intended to support?
By studying friction behavior and damage mechanisms like rolling contact fatigue, the project sought to support improvements that can reduce failures, extend component life, and help rail systems operate more reliably and efficiently.
What was the maximum amount that could be awarded (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $350,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which generally means the agency did not specify a minimum award amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly limited: only the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) was eligible to apply.
Why was eligibility limited to the National Research Council of Canada?
The restriction reflects the stated goal of continuing cooperative research already underway with NRC rather than soliciting proposals from a broad pool of applicants.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on March 19, 2013.
What were the application closing dates?
The original and final closing date was April 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 5, 2013.
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details listed in the notice?
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov. Phone: 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282.
When is the GrantSolutions Help Desk available, according to the notice?
The help desk is available on weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
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