The Department of Transportation is offering the FY13 Study of Rail Transportation and Regulation Grant to conduct a study on the performance of major railroads, projected demand for freight transportation, effectiveness of public policy, and the future role of the Surface Transportation Board in regulating railroad rates. This grant aims to make recommendations on improving service levels, quality, rates, and the ability of railroads to meet future demands while balancing the needs of railroads and shippers for reasonable rates and adequate service. Closing date for applications: Aug 29, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 240357
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FR-RRD-12-013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY13 Study of Rail Transportation and Regulation |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only the National Academy of Sciences, Transportation Research Board, Studies & Special Programs is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description:: | The study (Congressionally mandated) shall address and make recommendations on?(1) the performance of the Nation?s major railroads regarding service levels, service quality, and rates; (2) the projected demand for freight transportation over the next two decades and the constraints limiting the railroads? ability to meet that demand; (3) the effectiveness of public policy in balancing the need for railroads to earn adequate returns with those of shippers for reasonable rates and adequate service; and (4) the future role of the Surface Transportation Board in regulating railroad rates, service levels, and the railroads? common carrier obligations, particularly as railroads may become revenue adequate. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1