Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 08 003
Apply for FR LRI 08 003
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wisconsin West Rail Transit Authority, Barron, WI" 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 Mar 25, 2011 and posted on Mar 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 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 $2,450,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only Barron County, Wisconsin is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wisconsin West Rail Transit Authority, Barron, WI grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 08 003) is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary grant under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. It offers up to $2,450,000 in federal funding (award floor listed as $0) to support a track and infrastructure rehabilitation project in Barron County, Wisconsin. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must provide non-federal funds as part of the overall project financing.
The purpose of the grant is to rehabilitate specific segments of an existing rail corridor in Barron County to improve reliability and service for the communities served by the line. The work focuses on two corridor segments: Cameron to Barron (milepost 96.5 to milepost 09.74) and Cameron to Rice Lake (milepost 49.0 to milepost 55.2). The overall intent is to bring the corridor up to a condition that supports dependable operations and strengthens local rail connectivity, which can be important for freight movement, economic activity, and maintaining transportation options in the region.
Project activities are centered on repairing and upgrading existing rail assets rather than building new alignment. The grantee is expected to repair bridges, culverts, and track, with the goal of meeting FRA Class 2 track standards, which support 25 mph operations, and complying with Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Jointed Railroad Track Construction and Maintenance. The announcement emphasizes that all work will be completed within the existing right-of-way, and that the effort is restorative in nature. It also notes that redundant infrastructure will be removed, suggesting part of the project includes eliminating unnecessary or outdated components to simplify the corridor and reduce ongoing maintenance burdens.
Eligibility is highly limited. Only Barron County, Wisconsin is eligible to apply for this funding, even though the opportunity title references the Wisconsin West Rail Transit Authority. This indicates the funding is targeted to a specific local applicant and a defined corridor improvement need, rather than being a broadly competitive national solicitation open to multiple jurisdictions.
Key dates listed in the announcement show it was posted and created on March 25, 2011, with an application closing date of April 11, 2011, and an archive date of May 11, 2011. For applicants or stakeholders needing assistance accessing the full announcement materials, the notice directs users to the Grants.gov Contact Center and the GrantSolutions Help Desk (with phone and email contact information provided), reflecting the standard federal grant application support channels used for electronic submission and technical troubleshooting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement, associated with the Wisconsin West Rail Transit Authority / Barron, WI project. The Funding Opportunity Number is FR LRI 08 003.
How much federal funding is available?
Up to $2,450,000 in federal funding is available. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a required match or cost share?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must provide non-federal funds as part of the overall project financing.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to rehabilitate specific segments of an existing rail corridor in Barron County, Wisconsin to improve reliability and service for the communities served by the line, and to strengthen local rail connectivity.
What rail corridor segments are included in the project scope?
The work focuses on two corridor segments in Barron County:
- Cameron to Barron (milepost 96.5 to milepost 09.74)
- Cameron to Rice Lake (milepost 49.0 to milepost 55.2)
What kinds of activities does the project fund?
Project activities are focused on repairing and upgrading existing rail assets rather than building a new alignment. The grantee is expected to repair bridges, culverts, and track to rehabilitate the corridor.
Does the project involve building new rail alignment?
No. The announcement emphasizes the work is restorative in nature and is centered on repairing and upgrading existing assets, not constructing a new alignment.
Will construction take place outside the current rail right-of-way?
No. The notice states that all work will be completed within the existing right-of-way.
What track standard is the project aiming to meet?
The project goal includes meeting FRA Class 2 track standards, which support 25 mph operations.
Are there any state specifications mentioned for the work?
Yes. The project is expected to comply with Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Jointed Railroad Track Construction and Maintenance.
Will the project remove any infrastructure?
Yes. The announcement notes that redundant infrastructure will be removed, suggesting elimination of unnecessary or outdated components to simplify the corridor and reduce ongoing maintenance burdens.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is highly limited. Only Barron County, Wisconsin is eligible to apply for this funding, even though the opportunity title references the Wisconsin West Rail Transit Authority.
Is this a broadly competitive opportunity open to multiple jurisdictions?
No. The notice indicates the funding is targeted to a specific local applicant and a defined corridor improvement need, rather than a broadly open national solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 25, 2011. The application closing date was April 11, 2011. The archive date was May 11, 2011.
Where can applicants or stakeholders get help accessing the announcement or submitting electronically?
The notice directs users to standard federal technical support channels for electronic submission and troubleshooting: the Grants.gov Contact Center and the GrantSolutions Help Desk (with phone and email contact information provided in the announcement materials).
What geographic area does this project support?
The project supports an existing rail corridor in Barron County, Wisconsin, serving communities along the Cameron to Barron and Cameron to Rice Lake segments.
What is the intended operational benefit of bringing the track to the stated standard?
The announcement ties rehabilitation to improved reliability and dependable operations, and notes that meeting FRA Class 2 standards supports 25 mph operations.
What transportation or economic outcomes are associated with the project in the notice?
The notice highlights strengthening local rail connectivity, which can be important for freight movement, economic activity, and maintaining transportation options in the region.
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