Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RLD 15 003
Apply for FR RLD 15 003
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Railroad Safety Grants for the Safe Transportation of Energy Products by Rail Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314 Railroad Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2015 and posted on Sep 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 4, 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 $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Railroad Safety Grants for the Safe Transportation of Energy Products by Rail Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR-RLD-15-003) was a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.314 (Railroad Development). The core purpose of the program was to improve safety along rail routes used to move flammable energy products, specifically defined for this notice as crude oil, ethanol, and natural gas. In practical terms, the program was designed to reduce the risks associated with trains carrying these commodities by investing in infrastructure upgrades where safety benefits could be clearly demonstrated.
The program made up to $10,000,000 available in total funding, with an expected number of about five awards. The award ceiling was listed as $10,000,000 and the award floor as $0, meaning there was not a stated minimum grant size in the notice data provided. Funding was to be issued through cooperative agreements, which generally indicates the federal agency anticipates having substantial involvement during the period of performance (for example, participation in project oversight, approvals, or coordination), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
Eligible applicants were state governments. Projects supported under the program focused on two main categories: (1) railroad grade crossing enhancements and (2) track improvement projects. Grade crossing work typically includes upgrades that make highway-rail intersections safer, such as improved warning devices, better signage, or other measures intended to prevent collisions and reduce exposure for the public. Track improvement projects generally refer to physical upgrades to rail infrastructure that can lower derailment risk or otherwise improve operational safety on corridors where trains carrying crude oil, ethanol, or natural gas operate. A key feature is that projects needed to be tied to routes used for transporting these specified energy products, aligning investments with the locations where the safety concerns were most pressing.
The opportunity had a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the overall project financing plan. While the summary data does not specify the match percentage or how it could be structured, the presence of a matching requirement signals that applicants needed to plan for a shared investment and demonstrate the ability to cover their portion of costs.
The notice was posted on September 2, 2015, and closed on November 4, 2015, with the opportunity archived on December 4, 2015. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directed applicants to the Grants.gov Help Desk (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
FY15 Railroad Safety Grants for the Safe Transportation of Energy Products by Rail (FR-RLD-15-003) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the FY15 Railroad Safety Grants for the Safe Transportation of Energy Products by Rail Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR-RLD-15-003.
Which federal agency offered this program?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The opportunity was offered under CFDA 20.314, Railroad Development.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to improve safety along rail routes used to transport flammable energy products by investing in infrastructure upgrades where clear safety benefits could be demonstrated.
Which energy products were covered by this notice?
For this notice, the covered flammable energy products were defined as crude oil, ethanol, and natural gas.
What kinds of projects were supported?
Projects were focused on two main categories: (1) railroad grade crossing enhancements and (2) track improvement projects.
What are railroad grade crossing enhancements in the context of this program?
Grade crossing enhancements generally include upgrades that make highway-rail intersections safer, such as improved warning devices, better signage, or other measures intended to prevent collisions and reduce public exposure.
What are track improvement projects in the context of this program?
Track improvement projects generally refer to physical upgrades to rail infrastructure intended to reduce derailment risk or otherwise improve operational safety on corridors where trains carrying crude oil, ethanol, or natural gas operate.
Did projects need to be located on specific routes?
Yes. Projects needed to be tied to routes used for transporting the specified energy products (crude oil, ethanol, and natural gas), aligning investments with locations where safety concerns were most pressing.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were state governments.
How much total funding was available?
The program made up to $10,000,000 available in total funding.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was about five.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $10,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning the notice data provided did not state a minimum grant size.
What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was to be issued through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards were cooperative agreements?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement during the period of performance, such as participation in project oversight, approvals, or coordination, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the overall project financing plan.
Did the information provided specify the match percentage?
No. The summary information provided does not specify the match percentage or how the match could be structured.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on September 2, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity closed on November 4, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 4, 2015.
Where were applicants directed for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Help Desk.
What is the Grants.gov Help Desk contact information listed in the notice?
Phone: 1-800-518-4726
Email: support@grants.gov
What were the Grants.gov Help Desk hours of operation?
The Help Desk operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
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