This grant, offered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is dedicated to advancing critical railroad safety through a targeted research and development program. Specifically, it funds Phase III of the Automated Measurement of Stress in Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) project. The primary purpose of this initiative is the prototype development and subsequent field testing of advanced systems designed to accurately measure stress within CWR. This crucial effort aligns with the FRA’s statutory mandate to enhance rail infrastructure integrity and prevent accidents. The program aims to deliver innovative solutions for a key safety area, ultimately improving overall railroad safety across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 54042
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-10-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2010 Automated Measurement of Stress in Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) |
| 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: | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $288,301 |
| Award Ceiling: | $288,301 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the University of California – San Diego is eligible for apply for this funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | FRA research and development program to address critical railroad safety area pursuant to agency statutory mandate. Automated Measurement of Stress in Continuous Welded Rail, Phase III – Prototype Development and Field Testing |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2010 Automated Measurement of Stress in Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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