This grant, offered by the Downeast Scenic Railroad Department, is for essential track repair and infrastructure upgrades. Its purpose is to restore optimal safety and operational efficiency on the rail line. Key activities include replacing approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, plus upgrading 3,000 tie plates. The grant covers replacing and repairing 8 joints, joint bars, and comp bars. Also, it includes aligning and surfacing 12,000 feet of track, rehabilitating switches, improving the crossing signal, and surface enhancements at three crossings. This funding is vital for maintaining the railroad’s critical infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 52950
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-LRI-09-009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 5 |
Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2010 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2010 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $190,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Maine Department of Transportation may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Description: | Replace approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, upgrade and replace 3,000 tie plates, replace and repair 8 joints, joint bars, comp bars, align and surface 12,000 feet of track, rehab switchs, crossing signal, and surface improvements at 3 crossings. |
Link to Additional Information: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.800.618.0223 or 301.231.6005 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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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-LRI-09-009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 5 |
Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2010 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2010 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $190,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Maine Department of Transportation may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Description: | Replace approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, upgrade and replace 3,000 tie plates, replace and repair 8 joints, joint bars, comp bars, align and surface 12,000 feet of track, rehab switchs, crossing signal, and surface improvements at 3 crossings. |
Link to Additional Information: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.800.618.0223 or 301.231.6005 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 4
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-LRI-09-009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 4 |
Posted Date: | May 05, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2010 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $190,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Maine Department of Transportation may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Description: | Replace approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, upgrade and replace 3,000 tie plates, replace and repair 8 joints, joint bars, comp bars, align and surface 12,000 feet of track, rehab switchs, crossing signal, and surface improvements at 3 crossings. |
Link to Additional Information: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.800.618.0223 or 301.231.6005 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 3
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-LRI-09-009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 3 |
Posted Date: | May 05, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2010 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $190,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Maine Department of Transportation may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Description: | Replace approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, upgrade and replace 3,000 tie plates, replace and repair 8 joints, joint bars, comp bars, align and surface 12,000 feet of track, rehab switchs, crossing signal, and surface improvements at 3 crossings. |
Link to Additional Information: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.800.618.0223 or 301.231.6005 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 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-LRI-09-009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ? Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | May 19, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $190,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Maine Department of Transportation may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Description: | Replace approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, upgrade and replace 3,000 tie plates, replace and repair 8 joints, joint bars, comp bars, align and surface 12,000 feet of track, rehab switchs, crossing signal, and surface improvements at 3 crossings. |
Link to Additional Information: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ¿ Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.800.618.0223 or 301.231.6005 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-LRI-09-009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ¿ Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | May 19, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $190,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Maine Department of Transportation may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Description: | Replace approximately 1,550 ties and switch timbers, upgrade and replace 3,000 tie plates, replace and repair 8 joints, joint bars, comp bars, align and surface 12,000 feet of track, rehab switchs, crossing signal, and surface improvements at 3 crossings. |
Link to Additional Information: | Rail Line Relocation Earmark Grant 2009 ¿ Track Repair and Replacement on the Downeast Scenic Railroad |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.800.618.0223 or 301.231.6005 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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