This grant is for the critical purpose of enhancing intermodal rail services within the East Deerfield region. The primary objective is to integrate a new rail intermodal loading/unloading facility directly into the existing East Deerfield Rail Yard, which will significantly improve the efficiency of freight movement. This project mandates the construction of essential new track infrastructure specifically designed to facilitate the seamless loading and unloading of intermodal containers from trains. Furthermore, the grant also requires the comprehensive rehabilitation of current track infrastructure that plays a vital role in supporting intermodal freight shipments. Ultimately, this initiative aims to optimize regional freight transportation and bolster the capacity of rail logistics.
Opportunity ID: 350238
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RLD-23-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 East Deerfield Yard Intermodal Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.314 — Railroad Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 22, 2023 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 22, 2023 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 22, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,480,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,480,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Massachusetts Department of Transportation is eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Improve access to intermodal rail services in the region by incorporating a rail intermodal loading/unloading facility into the existing East Deerfield Rail Yard and improving the flow of freight into and out of the facility. This must included the construction of new track infrastructure to enable the loading/unloading of intermodal containers from trains within the rail yard, and rehabilitation of existing track infrastructure that supports intermodal freight shipments. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY23 East Deerfield Yard Intermodal Project |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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