The Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety is offering this grant to provide crucial funding for the Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program. This initiative aims to enhance public safety around railroad tracks and crossings through targeted education and enforcement efforts. Specifically, this grant is designed to support Operation Lifesaver, Inc., a leading non-profit dedicated to promoting rail safety. The funding, sourced from the Federal Railroad Administration’s approved budget for fiscal year 2010, will enable Operation Lifesaver to expand its vital programs, which include public awareness campaigns, educational materials, and partnerships with law enforcement. The ultimate purpose of this grant is to significantly reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities at highway-railroad grade crossings across the nation, fostering a safer environment for communities and travelers.
Opportunity ID: 54832
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RS-OLS-10-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,015,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Operation Lifesaver, Inc. may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | To provide program funding for Operation Lifesaver, Inc., using funds designed and provided under the approved budget for the Federal Railroad Administration?s Office of Safety for fiscal year 2010. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Phone Number: 1.800.618.0223 or 301.231.6005
Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time help@grantsolutions.gov Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
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