Opportunity Information: Apply for FR OLS 11 001
Apply for FR OLS 11 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the education 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 17, 2011 and posted on May 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2011 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).
- Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is the only eligible entity permitted to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Highway Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program (Funding Opportunity Number: FR OLS 11 001) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The purpose of the funding is to support highway-rail grade crossing safety efforts through education and enforcement activities, with the grant specifically intended to provide program funding to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. using funds set aside in the FRA Office of Safety budget for fiscal year 2011. The program falls under the education activity category and is tied to CFDA number 20.301 (Railroad Safety), reflecting its focus on public safety outcomes around railroad crossings.
This opportunity is structured as a grant with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of project costs alongside federal funds. The maximum potential award amount (award ceiling) is $1,015,000, while the minimum award amount (award floor) is listed as $0, which typically indicates that an award could be made for any amount up to the ceiling depending on the approved scope and available funding.
Eligibility is narrowly limited: Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is the only eligible applicant permitted to apply. In other words, this is not an open competition for states, local governments, universities, nonprofits broadly, or private entities. Instead, it is a targeted funding action directed to a single named organization to carry out the education and enforcement-related grade crossing safety work contemplated in the FRA Office of Safety budget for that fiscal year.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on May 17, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 17, 2011, and an archive date of July 17, 2011. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directs users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, available by phone at 1-866-577-0771 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern) or by email at help@grantsolutions.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Highway Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR OLS 11 001.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support highway-rail grade crossing safety efforts through education and enforcement activities.
Who is this grant intended to fund?
The grant is specifically intended to provide program funding to Operation Lifesaver, Inc., using funds set aside in the FRA Office of Safety budget for fiscal year 2011.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. Eligibility is narrowly limited and only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is permitted to apply.
Can states, local governments, universities, other nonprofits, or private entities apply?
No. The opportunity is not open to states, local governments, universities, nonprofits broadly, or private entities. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is the only eligible applicant.
What type of grant is this?
It is a discretionary grant.
What activity category does this program fall under?
The program falls under the education activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 20.301 (Railroad Safety).
What outcomes or focus area does CFDA 20.301 reflect for this grant?
It reflects a public safety focus, specifically safety outcomes around railroad crossings.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of project costs alongside federal funds.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum potential award amount) is $1,015,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The award floor (minimum award amount) is listed as $0, which typically indicates an award could be made for any amount up to the ceiling depending on the approved scope and available funding.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on May 17, 2011.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 17, 2011.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 17, 2011.
What is the current closing date?
The current closing date is June 17, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 17, 2011.
Where do applicants go for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be reached by phone?
The GrantSolutions Help Desk phone number is 1-866-577-0771.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours of operation?
The Help Desk is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be reached by email?
The email address is help@grantsolutions.gov.
Which FRA office budget is referenced for the funding source?
The notice states the funding uses funds set aside in the FRA Office of Safety budget for fiscal year 2011.
What safety area does the program target?
It targets highway-rail grade crossing safety, specifically through education and enforcement-related activities.
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