The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is offering grants through the Rail Line Relocation Program to assist communities in Illinois affected by the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway (EJE). These grants aim to alleviate the adverse effects of the increased train traffic on the EJE lines resulting from the acquisition. The closing date for applications is Feb 20, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 217714
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FR-LRI-10-022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY10 Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Mitigation,ICC |
| 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:: | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,948,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only the Illinois Commerce Commission is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description:: | The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will utilize funds for the Rail Line Relocation Program to provide grants to communities in Illinois that have been impacted by the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway (EJE). The grants will mitigate the negative consequences of the acquisition due to increased train traffic on the EJE lines. |
| 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