Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 RCIS TRI 08
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- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rail Capacity Improvement Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.514 Public Transportation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2008 and posted on Aug 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- for profit companies Public Transit Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rail Capacity Improvement Study is a discretionary research funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), focused on helping rail transit systems understand how to expand capacity through infrastructure investments. Through one or more cooperative agreements, the selected recipients would study and compare different infrastructure improvement options, looking closely at what each option would cost, how effective it would be at increasing rail system capacity, and how long it would realistically take to deliver and implement. In practical terms, the work is meant to support better decision-making by transit agencies and public owners by producing credible, comparable estimates of cost, benefit, and implementation timelines for capacity-boosting rail projects.
This opportunity was posted on August 1, 2008, with an application deadline of August 31, 2008, and an archive date of September 30, 2008. The program is listed under CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research) and uses a cooperative agreement structure, which generally signals that FTA expects to be actively involved during the project (for example, collaborating on scope, milestones, technical approach, or deliverables), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement. The total estimated funding available is $300,000, and the award ceiling is also $300,000, meaning the opportunity could fund up to that amount across one or more awards. There is no stated cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is centered on public entities and related organizations involved in public transportation and research. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also includes nonprofit organizations, both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category). The opportunity text also references public transit agencies and for-profit companies in the eligibility information field, suggesting the announcement provides additional clarification on how those categories may apply, potentially as applicants, partners, or participants depending on the specific terms. Applicants were directed to consult the FTA website for the full announcement and any detailed eligibility conditions.
The administering agency is the DOT/Federal Transit Administration, and the point of contact provided for access issues or questions is Terrell Williams, Engineer, FTA Office of Technology, reachable at (202) 366-0232, located at 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, 4th Floor, East Building, Room E43-469, Washington, DC 20590.
Rail Capacity Improvement Study (FTA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rail Capacity Improvement Study funding opportunity?
The Rail Capacity Improvement Study is a discretionary research funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA). It supports research to help rail transit systems understand how to expand capacity through infrastructure investments.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support better decision-making by transit agencies and public owners by producing credible, comparable estimates of (1) cost, (2) effectiveness at increasing rail system capacity, and (3) realistic delivery and implementation timelines for different capacity-boosting rail infrastructure options.
What kind of work would selected recipients be expected to do?
Selected recipients would study and compare different rail infrastructure improvement options, with close attention to what each option would cost, how effective it would be at increasing capacity, and how long it would take to deliver and implement.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses one or more cooperative agreements. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that FTA expects to be actively involved during the project (for example, collaborating on scope, milestones, technical approach, or deliverables), rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $300,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $300,000, meaning the opportunity could fund up to $300,000 across one or more awards.
Will there be one award or multiple awards?
The notice indicates funding would be awarded through one or more cooperative agreements, which means there could be a single award or multiple awards, depending on FTA's selection decisions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 31, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2008.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 20.514, Public Transportation Research.
Who is the administering agency?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (DOT/FTA).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category).
Are public transit agencies eligible?
The eligibility information references public transit agencies, indicating they are relevant to the opportunity. Applicants were directed to consult the FTA website for the full announcement and detailed eligibility conditions.
Are for-profit companies eligible?
The eligibility information field references for-profit companies, suggesting they may be addressed in the full announcement (for example, as eligible applicants, partners, or participants depending on the terms). Applicants were directed to consult the FTA website for details.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and detailed eligibility conditions?
Applicants were directed to consult the FTA website for the full announcement and any detailed eligibility conditions.
What types of projects does this opportunity focus on?
The focus is on research that helps rail transit systems evaluate capacity expansion through infrastructure investments, including side-by-side comparisons of improvement options and their associated costs, capacity benefits, and implementation timelines.
What is the intended practical outcome of the research?
The intended practical outcome is to support transit agencies and public owners with credible and comparable information so they can make better-informed decisions about capacity-improving rail projects.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact is Terrell Williams, Engineer, FTA Office of Technology.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Terrell Williams can be reached by phone at (202) 366-0232.
What is the mailing address for the point of contact?
Terrell Williams, Engineer, FTA Office of Technology, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, 4th Floor, East Building, Room E43-469, Washington, DC 20590.
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