Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRR 10 001
Apply for FR RRR 10 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314 Railroad Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 8, 2009 and posted on Oct 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 20, 2009 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR RRR 10 001) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is classified under the transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.314 (Railroad Development). The program is designed to support railroad-related rehabilitation and repair needs, with the underlying intent of improving or restoring rail infrastructure and related assets in a way that advances public transportation and rail development objectives.
This funding opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total program funding amount of $5,000,000. The award size was structured with both the maximum (award ceiling) and minimum (award floor) listed as $5,000,000, which effectively indicates that the agency expected to make one grant in the full amount available rather than distributing smaller grants among multiple recipients. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning the applicant was not obligated to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility for this particular competition was limited to state governments. That restriction suggests the program, at least for this solicitation, was aimed at projects led or sponsored at the state level rather than open to local governments, private entities, or non-profits. As with many FRA rail development funding opportunities, states would typically be positioned to coordinate large-scale rail repair or rehabilitation projects, manage compliance requirements, and align proposed investments with statewide rail or transportation plans.
The opportunity was posted on October 7, 2009 (with a creation date of October 8, 2009). The original and current application closing date was December 20, 2009, and the opportunity was later archived on January 19, 2010. In practical terms, that means the solicitation is no longer active and was only available for applications during that 2009 cycle.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed help accessing the full announcement during the open period, the listed support channel was the Grants.gov Contact Center. The contact information provided included phone support at 1-800-518-4726, available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, as well as email support at support@grants.gov. An additional information link was also referenced under the same program title, indicating that more detailed requirements, application instructions, and any program-specific selection criteria would have been available through the official posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grant Program?
The Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It supports railroad-related rehabilitation and repair needs intended to improve or restore rail infrastructure and related assets in ways that advance public transportation and rail development objectives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR RRR 10 001.
Which federal agency administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
How is this grant opportunity categorized?
It is classified under the transportation funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.314 (Railroad Development).
What types of projects or needs does the program support?
Based on the information provided, the program is designed to support railroad-related rehabilitation and repair needs, with the intent of improving or restoring rail infrastructure and related assets.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding amount was $5,000,000.
Was the funding expected to be split across multiple awards?
No. The opportunity anticipated a single award. Both the minimum (award floor) and maximum (award ceiling) were listed as $5,000,000, indicating the agency expected to make one grant for the full amount available.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $5,000,000 and the award floor was $5,000,000.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. No cost sharing or matching funds were required for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility for this particular competition was limited to state governments.
Could local governments, nonprofits, or private entities apply directly?
Not for this solicitation. The eligibility restriction described indicates it was limited to state governments, rather than being open to local governments, private entities, or nonprofits.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 7, 2009, with a creation date of October 8, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current application closing date was December 20, 2009.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on January 19, 2010, meaning it is no longer active and was only available for applications during the 2009 cycle described.
Where could applicants get help with accessing the announcement during the open period?
Help was available through the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center support hours and phone number listed for this opportunity?
The phone number listed is 1-800-518-4726. Phone support was available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What email address was provided for support?
The email address provided was support@grants.gov.
Was there a link to additional information or full requirements?
Yes. An additional information link was referenced under the same program title, indicating more detailed requirements, application instructions, and any program-specific selection criteria would have been available through the official posting.
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