The Railroad Research & Development Department is offering this grant to advance the use of composite materials within railroad infrastructure. This grant is for the comprehensive development, design, fabrication, and rigorous field testing of innovative composite materials. A key purpose is to thoroughly evaluate these materials, assessing both their performance capabilities and their economic viability for practical application in railroad infrastructure projects. The initiative aims to foster advancements in material science that contribute to more efficient, durable, and cost-effective solutions for the rail industry, enhancing overall infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency. The grant supports research and practical application in this vital area.
Opportunity ID: 54831
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-10-012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2010 Railroad Research & Development – Automated Measurement of Longitudinal Rail Stress |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $262,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $262,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the University of Nebraska – Lincoln is eligible to apply for this funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | This grant is for the development, design, fabrication, field testing, and comprehensive evaluation with respect to both performance and economy of use of composite materials for railroad infrastructure. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2010 Railroad Research & Development – Automated Measurement of Longitudinal Rail Stress |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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