This grant is offered by the Rail Safety Department to fund pilot projects specifically designed to combat Electronic Device Distraction (EED) within railroad operations. The primary purpose of this initiative is to eliminate or significantly reduce railroad accidents attributable to EED misuse. This grant aims to achieve its objectives by fostering a stronger safety culture throughout the rail industry. Projects funded under this grant should focus on making the misuse of electronic devices socially unacceptable among railroad personnel. This program is for developing innovative peer-to-peer coaching strategies and other methods that promote responsible device usage, thereby enhancing overall operational safety and preventing critical incidents.
Opportunity ID: 176553
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RSR-12-001-015329 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Electronic Device Distraction Mitigation Peer to Peer Coaching Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Safety culture improvement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: individual railroad(s), railroad association(s), rail labor organization(s), or a combination of a railroad and its attendant labor organization(s) developing a cooperative program (multiple stakeholders). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Grant funding for pilot projects designed to eliminate or reduce railroad accidents caused by Electronic Device Distraction (EED), by improving safety culture and making misuse socially unacceptable. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Electronic Device Distraction Mitigation Peer to Peer Coaching Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Service 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Included entire Opportunity Number | Jun 13, 2012 | |
| Jun 13, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RSR-12-001-015329 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Electronic Device Distraction Mitigation Peer to Peer Coaching Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Safety culture improvement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: individual railroad(s), railroad association(s), rail labor organization(s), or a combination of a railroad and its attendant labor organization(s) developing a cooperative program (multiple stakeholders). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Grant funding for pilot projects designed to eliminate or reduce railroad accidents caused by Electronic Device Distraction (EED), by improving safety culture and making misuse socially unacceptable. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Electronic Device Distraction Mitigation Peer to Peer Coaching Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Service 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RSR-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Electronic Device Distraction Mitigation Peer to Peer Coaching Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Safety culture improvement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: individual railroad(s), railroad association(s), rail labor organization(s), or a combination of a railroad and its attendant labor organization(s) developing a cooperative program (multiple stakeholders). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Grant funding for pilot projects designed to eliminate or reduce railroad accidents caused by Electronic Device Distraction (EED), by improving safety culture and making misuse socially unacceptable. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Electronic Device Distraction Mitigation Peer to Peer Coaching Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Service 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Service 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. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.301 | FR-RSR-12-001-015329 | Electronic Device Distraction Mitigation Peer to Peer Coaching Grant | PKG00126910 | Jun 13, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
176553 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
176553 Other-1.1.pdf
176553 SF424A-1.0.pdf
176553 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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