This Federal Funding Opportunity aims to significantly reduce railroad-related suicides associated with trespassing incidents. The core purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance for the development and execution of targeted outreach campaigns. These campaigns are designed to raise public awareness about the dangers of railroad trespassing and to offer critical suicide prevention resources. By supporting initiatives focused on community education and intervention, this program seeks to mitigate the risks of suicidal behavior on railroad properties, enhancing public safety and welfare. This grant specifically funds proactive prevention strategies to save lives and foster safer communities.
Opportunity ID: 327604
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-TSP-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $293,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $293,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants must be: (1) an organization in the U.S., with a focus on suicide prevention and/or mental health assistance, that can implement an outreach campaign for reducing suicide involving railroad trespassing, or (2) a railroad carrier interested in starting or expanding efforts to prevent trespass suicide. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Program is to assist in funding targeted outreach campaigns to reduce the number of railroad-related suicides that involve railroad trespassing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Jun 26, 2020 | |
| Jun 09, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-TSP-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $293,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $293,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants must be: (1) an organization in the U.S., with a focus on suicide prevention and/or mental health assistance, that can implement an outreach campaign for reducing suicide involving railroad trespassing, or (2) a railroad carrier interested in starting or expanding efforts to prevent trespass suicide. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Program is to assist in funding targeted outreach campaigns to reduce the number of railroad-related suicides that involve railroad trespassing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-TSP-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $293,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $293,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants must be: (1) an organization in the U.S., with a focus on suicide prevention and/or mental health assistance, that can implement an outreach campaign for reducing suicide involving railroad trespassing, or (2) a railroad carrier interested in starting or expanding efforts to prevent trespass suicide. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of the Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Program is to assist in funding targeted outreach campaigns to reduce the number of railroad-related suicides that involve railroad trespassing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Related Documents
Folder 327604 Full Announcement-FRA Assurances&Certifications -> FRA F 30.pdf
Folder 327604 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> 2020-12443.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.301 | FR-TSP-20-002-076418 | FY20 Railroad Trespassing Suicide Prevention Grant Program | PKG00262128 | Jun 09, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327604 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327604 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327604 SF424B-1.1.pdf
327604 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
327604 FRA-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
327604 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
327604 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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