This Department of Security grant is offered to support the critical Rail Corridor Risk Management System (RCRMS). The grant’s purpose is to fund the ongoing development, essential maintenance, and vital updates for the RCRMS program. This system is indispensable for the secure and efficient rail corridor routing of Poisonous Inhalation Hazard (PIH) and Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH) materials. Through this initiative, the Department aims to bolster national security and public safety by mitigating risks associated with the transportation of hazardous substances. The funding is intended for projects that ensure the continuous operational integrity and advancement of RCRMS, a key tool in managing risks for rail transportation of dangerous goods.
Opportunity ID: 56108
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SEC-10-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 10- Security- Rail Risk Management System (RCRMS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the Railroad Research Foundation is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Rail Corridor Risk Management System (RCRMS) Development, Maintenance, and Updates for the RCRMS program used for rail corridor routing of PIH/TIH materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 10- Security- Rail Risk Management System (RCRMS) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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