The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering this grant as part of its Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program. This grant is specifically designated for the initial phases of rail infrastructure projects, focusing on critical pre-construction activities. The primary purpose of this funding is to support comprehensive NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) Environmental Reviews, ensuring that all proposed rail line relocation and improvement projects adhere to federal environmental regulations. Additionally, the grant covers Preliminary Engineering (PE) work, which includes essential planning, design, and feasibility studies. This initiative aims to facilitate the preparatory stages necessary for successful and compliant rail development, paving the way for future physical construction phases.
Opportunity ID: 111453
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-LRI-09-013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2009 FRA Appropriations for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program. |
| 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: | Aug 03, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2011 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2011 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 06, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Illinois Department of Transportation is the only entity eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | CREATE P4: NEPA Environmental Review/Preliminary Engineering (PE). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2009 FRA Appropriations for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Program. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Phone Number: 1-866-577-0771 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time help@grantsolutions.gov Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
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