Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 10 015
Apply for FR RRD 10 015
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hybrid Road Locomotive for Emissions Reduction" 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 18, 2010 and posted on Jun 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only Norfolk Southern Corp may apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hybrid Road Locomotive for Emissions Reduction grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RRD 10 015) was a discretionary, research-and-development focused grant published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Its purpose was to support the development and testing of a hybrid "road" locomotive design intended to reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency in mainline railroad operations. In practical terms, the project envisioned building and evaluating a locomotive that uses hybrid technology (typically involving some combination of conventional diesel power with energy storage and/or electric drive elements) to cut fuel consumption and lower emissions compared with traditional diesel-electric road locomotives.
This opportunity fell under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and was listed under CFDA 20.313 (Railroad Research and Development). The funding instrument type was a grant, and it included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost rather than relying entirely on federal dollars. The maximum federal award amount (award ceiling) was $400,000, with no stated minimum (award floor of $0), which generally indicates the agency was willing to consider smaller budgets if they were justified by the project scope.
Eligibility was extremely limited: only Norfolk Southern Corporation was permitted to apply. The listing explicitly states that no other applicants were eligible, which indicates it was a targeted or sole-eligible applicant opportunity tied to a specific partner and a specific technical demonstration effort, rather than a broadly competed program open to multiple railroads, manufacturers, universities, or state agencies.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on June 18, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 23, 2010. The posting was later archived on August 22, 2010. For administrative support related to accessing the full announcement, the contact provided was the GrantSolutions Help Desk, reachable by phone at 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005, with hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern, and by email at help@grantsolutions.gov.
Hybrid Road Locomotive for Emissions Reduction (FR RRD 10 015) - FAQs
What is the Hybrid Road Locomotive for Emissions Reduction grant opportunity?
It was a discretionary, research-and-development focused grant opportunity published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The effort centered on developing and testing a hybrid "road" locomotive concept for mainline railroad operations.
What was the purpose of this grant?
The purpose was to support the development and testing of a hybrid road locomotive design intended to reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency compared with traditional diesel-electric road locomotives.
What kind of project did the opportunity envision?
The project envisioned building and evaluating a hybrid locomotive that uses hybrid technology, typically combining conventional diesel power with energy storage and/or electric drive elements, to cut fuel consumption and lower emissions in mainline service.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was FR RRD 10 015.
Was this a competitive program open to multiple applicants?
No. Eligibility was extremely limited and the listing stated that only one applicant was permitted to apply.
Who was eligible to apply?
Only Norfolk Southern Corporation was permitted to apply. No other applicants were eligible under the listing.
What does it mean that eligibility was limited to a single applicant?
Based on the listing, it indicates this was a targeted or sole-eligible applicant opportunity tied to a specific partner and a specific technical demonstration effort, rather than a broadly competed program open to multiple railroads, manufacturers, universities, or public agencies.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
What was the maximum federal award amount?
The maximum federal award amount (award ceiling) was $400,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum was stated. The award floor was listed as $0, which generally indicates the agency was willing to consider smaller budgets if justified by the project scope.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
It fell under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA program was this associated with?
It was listed under CFDA 20.313 (Railroad Research and Development).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 18, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was July 23, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The posting was later archived on August 22, 2010.
Who should be contacted for administrative help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for administrative support was the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be reached by phone?
Phone: 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours?
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be reached by email?
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the listed closing date (July 23, 2010) and the archive date (August 22, 2010), it is not an open opportunity.
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