FY24 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA)
ID: 356359Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356359

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=113526
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering a grant opportunity titled "FY24 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA)." This program aims to explore innovative concepts and methods that can enhance the safety and performance of railroads, specifically targeting unproven ideas that have the potential to advance surface transportation systems. The Rail Safety IDEA program has been funded since 2002 and is now independent from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, focusing solely on railroad-related projects proposed by researchers, universities, or companies. The total estimated funding for this grant is $500,000, with a single award expected, and applications must be submitted by September 12, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk at 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 during business hours.

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