Opportunity Information: Apply for FR SEC 13 001
Apply for FR SEC 13 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 Supplemental for Rail Corridor Risk Management Class II III Railroads" 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 Apr 25, 2013 and posted on Apr 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 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 $209,174.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Railroad Research Foundation is eligible to apply to this grant.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The FY13 Supplemental for Rail Corridor Risk Management Class II and III Railroads (Funding Opportunity Number FR-SEC-13-001) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Railroad Safety program (CFDA 20.301). Posted on April 25, 2013 and closing on May 24, 2013 (with an archive date of June 23, 2013), this funding opportunity supported a rail safety and security project focused on hazardous materials risk analysis rather than general rail infrastructure or operations. The grant used the standard "grant" funding instrument type and did not require cost sharing or a match.
The core purpose of the award was to fund development work on the Hazmat Transportation Analytical Risk Model (H-TRAM). Specifically, the project aimed to create or enhance a risk assessment tool built around a Threat, Vulnerability, and Consequence (TVC) framework. In practical terms, this kind of TVC model is intended to help decision-makers evaluate and compare risk along rail corridors by considering (1) the nature and likelihood of threats (including intentional acts and other hazards), (2) the vulnerability of the rail system or particular route segments to those threats, and (3) the potential consequences if an incident occurs. The model was meant to be used for rail corridor routing decisions involving PIH/TIH commodities, meaning materials categorized as Poison Inhalation Hazard or Toxic Inhalation Hazard, which are among the most sensitive hazmat shipments because releases can create severe public health impacts.
The expected outcome of the project, as framed by the announcement, was a tool that could support more structured and defensible routing analysis for PIH/TIH shipments, especially in the context of managing corridor-level risk. While the summary language does not list technical requirements or deliverables, the emphasis on a TVC-based approach signals that the work was geared toward analytic methods that integrate multiple risk dimensions rather than relying on a single factor such as traffic density, incident history, or population exposure alone. The overall intent was to strengthen risk-informed decision-making for hazmat transportation across rail networks, with particular relevance to routing through or around higher-consequence areas.
Funding for the opportunity had an award ceiling of $209,174, with an award floor listed as $0, indicating the maximum amount available under the announcement and that a minimum award amount was not specified in the summary. Eligibility was extremely limited: only the Railroad Research Foundation was eligible to apply. That restriction suggests the grant functioned as a targeted supplemental award to support a specific ongoing effort or designated research partner rather than an open competition among multiple applicants.
For administrative support, the notice directed applicants needing help accessing the full announcement to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov; 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282), with hours listed as Monday through Friday, 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 "FY13 Supplemental for Rail Corridor Risk Management Class II and III Railroads."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR-SEC-13-001.
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 program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was issued under the Railroad Safety program (CFDA 20.301).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a standard "grant."
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 25, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 24, 2013.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date was June 23, 2013.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to fund development work on the Hazmat Transportation Analytical Risk Model (H-TRAM), focused on rail corridor risk assessment for hazardous materials.
What specific kind of project did the grant support?
The opportunity supported a rail safety and security project focused on hazardous materials risk analysis, rather than general rail infrastructure improvements or rail operations activities.
What is H-TRAM in the context of this grant?
H-TRAM refers to the Hazmat Transportation Analytical Risk Model. The grant was intended to create or enhance this risk assessment tool to support corridor-level decision-making for hazardous materials moved by rail.
What risk framework was the project supposed to use?
The project was framed around a Threat, Vulnerability, and Consequence (TVC) framework.
What does the Threat, Vulnerability, and Consequence (TVC) approach mean here?
As described in the announcement summary, the TVC approach is intended to help decision-makers evaluate and compare rail corridor risk by considering (1) the nature and likelihood of threats (including intentional acts and other hazards), (2) vulnerability of the rail system or specific route segments to those threats, and (3) the potential consequences if an incident occurs.
What kinds of routing decisions was the model intended to support?
The model was meant to support rail corridor routing decisions involving PIH/TIH commodities, using a more structured approach to corridor-level risk management.
What are PIH/TIH commodities?
PIH/TIH refers to Poison Inhalation Hazard and Toxic Inhalation Hazard commodities. These are among the most sensitive hazmat shipments because a release can create severe public health impacts.
What was the expected outcome of the project?
The expected outcome was a tool that could support more structured and defensible routing analysis for PIH/TIH shipments, especially for managing corridor-level risk.
Did the summary list specific technical requirements or deliverables?
No. The summary language did not list specific technical requirements or deliverables, but it emphasized a TVC-based analytic approach that integrates multiple dimensions of risk.
How was this opportunity different from a typical infrastructure grant?
Based on the description provided, it was not aimed at building or upgrading rail infrastructure or funding day-to-day operations. Instead, it focused on analytical model development for hazardous materials risk and routing analysis.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $209,174.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning a minimum award amount was not specified in the summary.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or a match.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was extremely limited. Only the Railroad Research Foundation was eligible to apply.
Was this an open competition among multiple applicants?
Based on the eligibility restriction (only the Railroad Research Foundation could apply), it appears to have been a targeted supplemental award rather than an open competition.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed 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
What were the Help Desk hours?
Hours were listed as Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Transportation
Next opportunity: Engaging Youth with Community Based Conservation and Recreational Opportunities
Previous opportunity: Emancipation Proclamation Commemoration in BOST
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for FR SEC 13 001
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (FR SEC 13 001) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY 2013 National Infrastructure Investments Apply for DTOS59 13 RA TIGER5 Funding Number: DTOS59 13 RA TIGER5 Agency: Department of Transportation Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $200,000,000 |
| FY 2014 MCSAP Basic/Incentive Notice of Funding Availability Apply for FM MCG 14 001 Funding Number: FM MCG 14 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $9,000,000 |
| Development of Vehicle to Infrastructure Applications Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00004 Funding Number: DTFH61 13 RA 00004 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $56,250,000 |
| FY13 Continuation of Wireless Sensor Networks (Hybrid) Apply for FR RRD 13 005 Funding Number: FR RRD 13 005 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Apply for FTA 2013 002 TPM TRTR Funding Number: FTA 2013 002 TPM TRTR Agency: DOT/Federal Transit Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Deployment of Detection Control System (D CS) Algorithm into Different Signal Controller Platforms Signal Controller Manufacturers Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00008 Funding Number: DTFH61 13 RA 00008 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Safe Routes to School Clearinghouse 2013 Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00006 Funding Number: DTFH61 13 RA 00006 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,800,000 |
| VA Grant and Per Diem Program FY13 Van NOFA Apply for VA GPD FY13 VAN NOFA Funding Number: VA GPD FY13 VAN NOFA Agency: Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $35,000 |
| Eastern Region Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00010 Funding Number: DTFH61 13 RA 00010 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| FY 2013 HUDSON YARDS RESILIENCY AND RIGHT OF WAY PRESERVATION Apply for FR SAN 13 002 Funding Number: FR SAN 13 002 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $185,000,000 |
| 2014 PHMSA HMIT GRANT Apply for HM HMI 14 001 Funding Number: HM HMI 14 001 Agency: PHMSA Hazmat Grants Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| 2014 PHMSA SPST GRANT Apply for HM SPS 14 001 Funding Number: HM SPS 14 001 Agency: PHMSA Hazmat Grants Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| FY12 Crossroads of American Rail Improvements Apply for FR LRI 12 001 Funding Number: FR LRI 12 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program RFA Apply for USAID TRN 13 034 OFR RFA Funding Number: USAID TRN 13 034 OFR RFA Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| FY13 Safety Analysis of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP)Brake Equipment for Passenger Trains Apply for FR RRD 13 006 Funding Number: FR RRD 13 006 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Northwest Region Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00009 Funding Number: DTFH61 13 RA 00009 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,410,000 |
| Mountain West Region Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00011 Funding Number: DTFH61 13 RA 00011 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,410,000 |
| Northern Plains Region Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00012 Funding Number: DTFH61 13 RA 00012 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,410,000 |
| FY13 RAIL DEFECT DETECTION PROTOTYPE IMPROVEMENTS AIR COUPLED SOLUTION FINAL PHASE Apply for FR RRD 13 007 Funding Number: FR RRD 13 007 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| FY13 Development and Evaluation of Continuous Welded Rail Joints, Phase 3 Apply for FR RRD 13 008 Funding Number: FR RRD 13 008 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $94,446 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "FR SEC 13 001", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.