Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 10 007
Apply for FR LRI 10 007
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Shelby Intermodal Hub, Montana FY 2010 Rail Line Relocation Earmark" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.320 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 12, 2010 and posted on Aug 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 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 $974,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Toole County/Port of Northern Montana is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Shelby Intermodal Hub, Montana FY 2010 Rail Line Relocation Earmark (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 007) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It was issued under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement, and was structured specifically to support a designated project in Shelby, Montana through an FY 2010 earmark. The central aim of the broader Shelby Intermodal Hub project was to establish a multi-use industrial infrastructure site capable of supporting economic and freight-related development by providing core utilities and access, including rail, road, sanitary sewer, water, and energy infrastructure.
This particular grant component focused narrowly on rail access: extending rail infrastructure to reach the intermodal hub site. In practical terms, the funding was intended to help deliver the rail connection needed for industrial users to move goods efficiently, integrate the site into regional freight networks, and make the overall hub more viable for tenants that depend on rail service. While the larger hub concept included multiple infrastructure types, the earmarked rail line relocation/improvement funds were tied to the rail extension portion of the work.
Eligibility was limited to a single applicant: the Toole County/Port of Northern Montana. No other entities were eligible to apply, reflecting the earmark nature of the opportunity and its connection to a specific local project sponsor. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for the eligible public entity and speed project execution when the award is made.
The maximum federal award amount (ceiling) was $974,000, with no stated minimum award amount (floor listed as $0). The opportunity was posted and created on August 12, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 3, 2010, and it was archived on October 3, 2010. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was transportation, aligning with FRA programs that support rail infrastructure improvements and related safety and efficiency outcomes.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, providing phone numbers (1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282), operating hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and an email address (help@grantsolutions.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Shelby Intermodal Hub, Montana FY 2010 Rail Line Relocation Earmark?
It was a discretionary federal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 007) administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It was issued under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement, and was set up specifically to support a designated project in Shelby, Montana through an FY 2010 earmark.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose was to support a specific rail-related component of the broader Shelby Intermodal Hub effort: extending rail infrastructure to reach the intermodal hub site. The intent was to deliver the rail connection needed for freight and industrial users to move goods efficiently and connect the site into regional freight networks.
How does this grant relate to the broader Shelby Intermodal Hub project?
The broader Shelby Intermodal Hub concept aimed to establish a multi-use industrial infrastructure site capable of supporting economic and freight-related development by providing core utilities and access (including rail, road, sanitary sewer, water, and energy infrastructure). This particular earmarked grant was focused narrowly on the rail extension/rail access portion, rather than the full set of infrastructure elements.
What types of activities or outcomes was the funding intended to support?
Based on the opportunity description, the funding was intended to support work that extends rail infrastructure to the hub site, enabling industrial tenants and freight users to access rail service more effectively. This would help integrate the site into freight networks and improve the hub's viability for rail-dependent users.
Which federal agency administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What program or CFDA number was this issued under?
It was issued under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What was the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was transportation.
Was this an open competition for multiple applicants?
No. Eligibility was limited to a single applicant due to the earmark nature of the opportunity and its connection to a specific local project sponsor.
Who was eligible to apply?
Only the Toole County/Port of Northern Montana was eligible to apply. No other entities were eligible.
Did the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What was the maximum federal award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) federal award amount was $974,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The floor was listed as $0.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on August 12, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both September 3, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 3, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was FR LRI 10 007.
Why was eligibility restricted to one applicant?
Eligibility was restricted because this was an FY 2010 earmark tied to a designated project in Shelby, Montana and connected to a specific local project sponsor (Toole County/Port of Northern Montana).
What part of the hub project did the grant fund, specifically?
The earmarked Rail Line Relocation and Improvement funds were tied to the rail extension portion of the work, with the goal of extending rail infrastructure to reach the intermodal hub site.
Where could an applicant get help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for assistance accessing the full announcement.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be reached?
The Help Desk phone numbers listed were 1-866-577-0771 and 202-401-5282. The email address provided was help@grantsolutions.gov.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk operating hours?
The Help Desk hours were Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
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