The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is offering a grant to construct 1,275 feet of track, connecting the main rail line to the 35-acre cargo facility. This project aims to enhance multimodal opportunities for exporting agricultural products, transporting alternative energy components, and handling various project cargoes. Closing date for applications is Sep 30, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 242973
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FR-LRI-13-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY10-Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Rail Access Improvement Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is eligible to apply for this grant |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description:: | The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority will construct approximately 1,275 linear feet of track from an existing main rail line into its 35-acre general cargo facility. The main line runs from Detroit to Fort Wayne. This new spur will facilitate multimodal opportunities, including exports of agricultural products, movement of alternative energy components and other project cargoes. |
| 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