Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LEL 15 001
Apply for FR LEL 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 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 23, 2015 and posted on Jul 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2015 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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Law Enforcement Liaison Program to Prevent Grade Crossing and Trespass Incidents (Funding Opportunity Number FR LEL 15 001) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The program was set up to provide targeted funding to support safety efforts aimed at reducing dangerous incidents at highway-rail grade crossings and preventing railroad trespassing. The funding is tied specifically to the FRA Office of Safety budget for fiscal year 2015 and is intended to support the administration of a Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) program, a model that focuses on engaging law enforcement in rail-safety education and enforcement activities.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work (for example, coordination, oversight, or collaboration during program delivery), rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The activity category is Transportation, and the program is associated with CFDA number 20.301 (Railroad Safety). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility for this funding is highly restricted. Although the listing labels eligible applicants broadly as "Others," the eligibility clarification states that only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is eligible to apply. In other words, this is effectively a sole-eligible-applicant opportunity meant to channel FRA safety funds to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. for the specific purpose of running or supporting the Law Enforcement Liaison program connected to grade crossing safety and anti-trespass initiatives.
The award parameters show an award ceiling of $15,000 and an award floor of $0, indicating the maximum anticipated federal amount for an award under this opportunity is $15,000, and the agency did not set a minimum required award size. Key dates reflect that the opportunity was posted and created on July 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2015, and it was archived on August 30, 2015. These dates indicate a short application window, consistent with a focused, limited-scope award intended for a specific organization already positioned to carry out the work.
For access and technical assistance related to the full announcement, the contact listed is the GrantSolutions Help Desk, with phone support at 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282, available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and email support at help@grantsolutions.gov.
FAQs: FY15 Law Enforcement Liaison Program to Prevent Grade Crossing and Trespass Incidents (FR LEL 15 001)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY15 Law Enforcement Liaison Program to Prevent Grade Crossing and Trespass Incidents" and it uses Funding Opportunity Number FR LEL 15 001.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program provides targeted funding to support safety efforts that reduce dangerous incidents at highway-rail grade crossings and help prevent railroad trespassing. The funded work is intended to support the administration of a Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) program that engages law enforcement in rail-safety education and enforcement activities.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally means the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the funded work, such as coordination, oversight, or collaboration during program delivery, instead of issuing funds with minimal agency involvement.
What activity category does this program fall under?
The listed activity category is Transportation.
Is there a CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The program is associated with CFDA number 20.301, which is Railroad Safety.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility is highly restricted. Although the listing labels eligible applicants broadly as "Others," the eligibility clarification states that only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is eligible to apply.
Can state or local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or other organizations apply?
Based on the eligibility clarification provided, no. Only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is eligible to apply under this opportunity.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling is $15,000, meaning the maximum anticipated federal amount for an award under this opportunity is $15,000.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $0, which indicates the agency did not set a minimum required award size.
What fiscal year funding supports this opportunity?
The funding is tied specifically to the FRA Office of Safety budget for fiscal year 2015.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 23, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 31, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on August 30, 2015, and the closing date was July 31, 2015.
What do the listed dates suggest about the application window?
The dates indicate a short application window, consistent with a focused, limited-scope award intended for a specific organization already positioned to carry out the work.
Where can applicants get technical assistance for accessing the full announcement?
Technical assistance is available through the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details?
Phone: 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282. Email: help@grantsolutions.gov.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
Support is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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