This grant is for the purpose of establishing and sustaining a Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence (CoE). The primary goal of this funding is to foster cutting-edge research and development initiatives focused on enhancing rail transportation. Specifically, the CoE will conduct work aimed at improving the safety, overall efficiency, and reliability of both passenger and freight rail systems. This vital program seeks to drive innovation within the rail sector to address critical challenges and advance the future of rail transport infrastructure and operations nationwide. Successful applicants will contribute significantly to national rail improvement efforts.
Opportunity ID: 348255
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-23-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 02, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or a consortium of nonprofit institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | This NOFO funds the cost of establishing and maintaining a Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence (CoE) to advance research and development that improves the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail transportation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence 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
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Related Documents
Folder 348255 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.313 | FR-RRD-23-002-106775 | FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program | PKG00281790 | May 19, 2023 | Jul 03, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348255 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348255 SF424B-1.1.pdf
348255 SF424A-1.0.pdf
348255 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
348255 FRA-1.0.pdf
348255 FRA_F_251-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
348255 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
348255 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
348255 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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