Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 15 010
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- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Supplemental to Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Assessment Tools and Program Development" 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 Jun 22, 2015 and posted on Jun 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 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 $18,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Supplemental to Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Assessment Tools and Program Development grant (Funding Opportunity Number FR-RRD-15-010) is a discretionary Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) award issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation to support research and development activities aimed at improving safety performance in the U.S. short line railroad sector. Short line railroads make up a major share of the national freight rail system, operating more than 50,000 miles of track, or about one third of the overall U.S. railroad network. They function as an essential feeder and connection point to the larger Class I railroads, linking local shippers and communities to the broader national rail system. The opportunity is framed around the reality that safety management capabilities vary widely across the short line industry and that many short line operators have limited resources to carry out hazardous materials training and broader operational safety assessments, despite the fact that a subset of these railroads handles crude oil shipments.
The purpose of the supplemental funding is tied to the continued development of the Short Line Railroad Safety Institute, an initiative the FRA Office of Research and Development is coordinating with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA). The Institute is intended to strengthen and sustain a safety culture throughout the short line industry by using non-punitive, voluntary partnerships with participating member railroads. In practical terms, the work supported by this grant focuses on building or refining assessment tools and developing safety programs that short line railroads can use to evaluate risks, improve procedures, and expand safety training capacity. The Institute is also expected to provide education and training for both managers and frontline employees, helping to standardize good practices and close gaps where smaller operators may lack internal training infrastructure.
This opportunity is narrowly targeted in eligibility: only ASLRRA is permitted to apply. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The award ceiling is listed at $18,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The funding activity aligns with the Railroad Research and Development program under CFDA 20.313 and is categorized under science, technology, and other research and development.
Administratively, the notice was posted and created on June 22, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 26, 2015, and an archive date of July 26, 2015, indicating a short application window consistent with a supplemental award to an ongoing initiative. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov, 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282, weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern).
FAQs: FY15 Supplemental to Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Assessment Tools and Program Development (FR-RRD-15-010)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "FY15 Supplemental to Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Assessment Tools and Program Development" and the Funding Opportunity Number is FR-RRD-15-010.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
This is a discretionary award from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What is the main goal of this supplemental funding?
The supplemental funding supports continued research and development activities intended to improve safety performance in the U.S. short line railroad sector, specifically through further development of the Short Line Railroad Safety Institute.
What is the Short Line Railroad Safety Institute?
The Short Line Railroad Safety Institute is an initiative coordinated by the FRA Office of Research and Development in collaboration with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA). It is intended to strengthen and sustain safety culture across the short line industry through non-punitive, voluntary partnerships with participating member railroads.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
The grant supports building or refining assessment tools and developing safety programs that short line railroads can use to evaluate risks, improve procedures, and expand safety training capacity. It also supports education and training for managers and frontline employees to help standardize good practices and address gaps where smaller operators may lack internal training infrastructure.
Why is this opportunity focused on short line railroads?
The opportunity is framed around the reality that safety management capabilities vary widely across the short line industry, and many operators have limited resources for hazardous materials training and broader operational safety assessments. This is especially relevant because a subset of short line railroads handles crude oil shipments.
How significant are short line railroads in the U.S. rail network?
Short line railroads operate more than 50,000 miles of track, which is about one third of the overall U.S. railroad network. They serve as essential feeder and connection points to Class I railroads, linking local shippers and communities to the broader national rail system.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly targeted: only the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is permitted to apply.
Is the grant competitive for multiple applicants?
Based on the eligibility restriction provided, the opportunity is limited to ASLRRA as the sole eligible applicant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $18,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated; the award floor is listed as $0.
What program and CFDA number does this funding align with?
The funding aligns with the Railroad Research and Development program under CFDA 20.313.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under science, technology, and other research and development.
When was the notice posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on June 22, 2015.
What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as June 26, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 26, 2015.
What does the short application window suggest about this funding?
The very short window (from June 22 to June 26, 2015) is consistent with a supplemental award supporting an ongoing initiative rather than a broad, open solicitation.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the notice directs users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk at help@grantsolutions.gov, by phone at 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282, available weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
Does the grant description emphasize punitive enforcement or voluntary participation?
It emphasizes non-punitive, voluntary partnerships with participating member railroads as a core feature of how the Institute is intended to strengthen safety culture.
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