The Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Research and Development, in partnership with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), is offering a grant to develop a Safety Institute for short line railroads. With over 550 short line railroads in the U.S., many lack resources for safety training and operational assessments, especially for handling hazardous materials like crude oil. This grant aims to establish a non-punitive and voluntary partnership model to enhance safety culture through education and training programs for managers and employees in the industry.
Opportunity ID: 275131
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-15-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2015 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2015 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | May 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Short Line railroads operate more than 50,000 miles of track, which is one-third of the national railroad network. They are an important feeder system for the larger Class I railroads, helping connect local communities to the national railroad network. There are 550 short line railroads operating in the United States, 73 of which currently handle some volume of crude oil. The safety management system of short lines is extremely varied and many companies lack the resources to conduct hazardous materials safety training and other operational safety assessments. FRAâÂÂs Office of Research and Development is working with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to coordinate the development of a Safety Institute. The Institute’s mission is to build a stronger and sustainable safety culture in the short line industry through non-punitive and voluntary partnerships with member railroads. The Institute will also provide manager and employee education and training programs for short line railroads. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time help@grantsolutions.gov Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Earmark | Mar 13, 2015 | |
| Mar 13, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-15-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2015 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2015 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | May 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Short Line railroads operate more than 50,000 miles of track, which is one-third of the national railroad network. They are an important feeder system for the larger Class I railroads, helping connect local communities to the national railroad network. There are 550 short line railroads operating in the United States, 73 of which currently handle some volume of crude oil. The safety management system of short lines is extremely varied and many companies lack the resources to conduct hazardous materials safety training and other operational safety assessments. FRAâÂÂs Office of Research and Development is working with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to coordinate the development of a Safety Institute. The Institute’s mission is to build a stronger and sustainable safety culture in the short line industry through non-punitive and voluntary partnerships with member railroads. The Institute will also provide manager and employee education and training programs for short line railroads. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time help@grantsolutions.gov Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-15-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2015 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | May 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Short Line railroads operate more than 50,000 miles of track, which is one-third of the national railroad network. They are an important feeder system for the larger Class I railroads, helping connect local communities to the national railroad network. There are 550 short line railroads operating in the United States, 73 of which currently handle some volume of crude oil. The safety management system of short lines is extremely varied and many companies lack the resources to conduct hazardous materials safety training and other operational safety assessments. FRAâÂÂs Office of Research and Development is working with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to coordinate the development of a Safety Institute. The Institute’s mission is to build a stronger and sustainable safety culture in the short line industry through non-punitive and voluntary partnerships with member railroads. The Institute will also provide manager and employee education and training programs for short line railroads. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY15 Short Line Railroad Safety Institute Development, ASLRRA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time help@grantsolutions.gov Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
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