Opportunity Information: Apply for RS OLS 10 001
Apply for RS OLS 10 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Highway Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program" 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 May 26, 2010 and posted on May 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2010 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 $1,015,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. may apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Highway Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program (Funding Opportunity Number RS OLS 10 001) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), through its Office of Safety. The purpose of the grant was to provide program funding to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. using funds that were specifically set aside and approved in the FRA Office of Safety budget for fiscal year 2010. In practical terms, the opportunity was designed to support national efforts focused on reducing incidents at highway-rail grade crossings by strengthening public safety education and related enforcement-oriented outreach.
This opportunity was categorized as a transportation funding activity under CFDA 20.301 (Railroad Safety) and was structured as a grant with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal award. The funding details listed an award ceiling of $1,015,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating the maximum possible award amount while not guaranteeing a minimum amount.
Eligibility for the program was extremely limited. Only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. was eligible to apply, which effectively made this a targeted, sole-eligible-applicant funding opportunity rather than a broad competition open to states, local governments, universities, or other nonprofits. The listing reflected this by identifying eligible applicants as "Others" and then clarifying in the eligibility information that Operation Lifesaver, Inc. was the only permissible applicant.
The announcement was posted and created on May 26, 2010, and it closed on June 8, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on July 8, 2010, which generally indicates it was no longer active for applications and was retained for records and reference purposes. For technical assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, including phone numbers (1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005), hours of operation (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and an email contact (help@grantsolutions.gov).
Highway Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program (RS OLS 10 001) - FAQs
What is the Highway Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), through its Office of Safety, under Funding Opportunity Number RS OLS 10 001.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose was to provide program funding to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. using funds specifically set aside and approved in the FRA Office of Safety budget for fiscal year 2010, to support national efforts to reduce incidents at highway-rail grade crossings through public safety education and enforcement-oriented outreach.
Which federal agency and office offered this funding?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), through its Office of Safety.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was RS OLS 10 001.
How was this opportunity categorized (CFDA number and program area)?
It was categorized under CFDA 20.301 (Railroad Safety) as a transportation funding activity.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The opportunity was structured as a grant.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The grant included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal award.
What was the maximum amount that could be awarded (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,015,000.
What was the minimum amount that could be awarded (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, indicating there was no guaranteed minimum award amount.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility was extremely limited. Only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. was eligible to apply.
Was this a competitive opportunity open to other organizations?
No. It was effectively a targeted, sole-eligible-applicant opportunity rather than a broad competition open to states, local governments, universities, or other nonprofits.
How were eligible applicants described in the listing?
The listing identified eligible applicants as "Others" and clarified in the eligibility information that Operation Lifesaver, Inc. was the only permissible applicant.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on May 26, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The opportunity closed on June 8, 2010.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was later archived on July 8, 2010, which generally indicates it was no longer active for applications and was retained for records and reference purposes.
Where could an applicant get technical help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For technical assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk phone numbers?
The phone numbers listed were 1-800-618-0223 and 301-231-6005.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
The hours were Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
What was the GrantSolutions Help Desk email address?
The email contact provided was help@grantsolutions.gov.
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