Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RLD 20 002
The FY20 Gulf Coast Working Group Activities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RLD 20 002) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under CFDA 20.314 in the transportation funding category. Its purpose is narrow and specific: to reimburse the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) for costs it incurred while preparing the Gulf Coast Working Group report. Rather than funding a new open-ended project, the agreement is structured to cover documented, eligible expenses tied directly to completing that report.
Under the terms described, FRA will reimburse SRC for administrative expenses associated with the working group effort. The examples provided in the announcement highlight travel and technical analyses as key reimbursable cost areas, indicating that the award is intended to support coordination and the analytical work necessary to produce the report. Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, it generally implies an ongoing federal role in overseeing or participating in the work compared with a standard grant, even though the core intent here is reimbursement for completed or incurred activities related to the report.
The opportunity was published on January 30, 2020, with an original application closing date of February 28, 2020. The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of one, with an award ceiling of $249,148, reinforcing that this is effectively a targeted, single-recipient reimbursement action rather than a competitive multi-award program. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility text field, but the description makes clear that the beneficiary is the Southern Rail Commission due to its role in producing the Gulf Coast Working Group report.Apply for FR RLD 20 002
- The Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY20 Gulf Coast Working Group Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2020 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $249,148.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY20 Gulf Coast Working Group Activities opportunity?
This is a FY20 discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FR RLD 20 002 under CFDA 20.314 in the transportation funding category.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The stated purpose is narrow: to reimburse the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) for costs it incurred while preparing the Gulf Coast Working Group report. It is not described as funding a new, open-ended project.
Is this funding intended for new projects or future activities?
Based on the description provided, the agreement is structured to cover documented, eligible expenses tied directly to completing the Gulf Coast Working Group report. The focus is reimbursement for completed or incurred activities associated with producing that report.
Who is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement generally implies an ongoing federal role in overseeing or participating in the work compared with a standard grant, even though the core intent here is reimbursement for costs related to the working group report.
What costs are expected to be reimbursable under this opportunity?
FRA will reimburse SRC for administrative expenses associated with the working group effort. The examples provided include travel and technical analyses as key reimbursable cost areas.
Is the funding limited to specific activities?
Yes. The purpose is described as reimbursement for documented, eligible expenses directly tied to preparing the Gulf Coast Working Group report, including administrative expenses such as travel and technical analyses referenced in the announcement.
How many awards does FRA expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of one.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $249,148.
Is this a competitive, multi-recipient grant program?
The expected number of awards (one) and the description (reimbursement to SRC for costs incurred in preparing the report) indicate this is a targeted, single-recipient reimbursement action rather than a competitive multi-award program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in an additional eligibility text field. However, the description makes clear the beneficiary is the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) due to its role in producing the Gulf Coast Working Group report.
Which organization is the intended recipient/beneficiary?
The information provided indicates the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) is the beneficiary because it prepared the Gulf Coast Working Group report and incurred costs associated with that effort.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.314.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR RLD 20 002.
What is the funding category?
The opportunity is in the transportation funding category.
When was this opportunity published?
The opportunity was published on January 30, 2020.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was February 28, 2020.
What deliverable or work product is tied to this reimbursement?
The reimbursement is tied to costs incurred while preparing the Gulf Coast Working Group report.
What kinds of work are mentioned as part of preparing the report?
The announcement highlights travel and technical analyses as key cost areas, suggesting coordination and analytical work were part of producing the report.
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