This grant, provided through a Congressional appropriation, supports the Short Line Safety Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization. This federal funding is specifically offered to enhance safety culture and performance within the short line and regional railroad sectors. The primary purpose of this grant is to facilitate voluntary, non-punitive partnerships that foster improved safety practices and deepen the industry’s commitment to safety. The Institute will execute this mission by conducting safety culture assessments, developing comprehensive education and training programs, undertaking critical research, and maintaining clear communications to ensure a stronger, safer operational environment for rail transportation.
Opportunity ID: 349477
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-23-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 Short Line Safety Institute Program |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2023 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2023 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 03, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,427,943 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,427,943 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the Short Line Safety Institute is eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | This is a Congressional appropriation to fund the Short Line Safety Institute (Institute), a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is, “to provide the leadership to enhance the safety culture and safety performance of short line and regional railroads through voluntary, non-punitive partnerships.” The Institute’s Strategic goals are to enhance and improve safety practices and to increase the short line and regional railroad industry’s culture of commitment to safety. The Institute will address these strategic goals through Four Pillars of activities: safety culture assessments, education and training, research, and communications. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY23 Short Line Safety Institute Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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