Opportunity Information: Apply for FR SEC 16 001
The FY16 Transportation Emergency Response Training grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FR SEC 16 001) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA). It falls under the transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.301. The purpose of the grant is to support specialized training that helps communities prepare for and respond to railroad-related emergencies, particularly incidents involving rail tank cars and hazardous materials.
The core focus of the funded work is training for frontline responders such as emergency responders, emergency medical technicians, and police and fire personnel. The training topics highlighted include tank car nomenclature (how tank cars are identified and described, and what key markings and features communicate about the contents and risks), railroad operations (how railroads function in practice, including basic operating concepts that influence how incidents unfold), and other related practical subject matter that can help mitigate and manage railroad emergencies. In other words, the grant is aimed at strengthening real-world response capability by ensuring responders understand both the equipment involved and the operational context of rail incidents.
Eligibility for this opportunity is highly restricted. Although the general eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," the announcement specifies that only the American Chemistry Council, through its CHEMTREC and TRANSCAER programs, is eligible to apply for this funding. This makes the opportunity essentially a targeted or sole-eligible applicant grant rather than a broadly competitive one open to multiple organizations.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was created on June 27, 2016, with an original application closing date of July 13, 2016. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $75,000. The source data does not specify the expected number of awards, but the narrow eligibility suggests the funding was intended to support a specific training effort delivered through the named programs.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed to improve safety and preparedness around rail transportation incidents by funding structured training that equips local and regional emergency personnel with the knowledge needed to recognize tank car characteristics, understand railroad operating environments, and apply that understanding during emergency response and mitigation.Apply for FR SEC 16 001
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY16 Transportation Emergency Response Training" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.301.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-06-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-07-13. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the FY16 Transportation Emergency Response Training grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR SEC 16 001.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 20.301.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
This opportunity is categorized under transportation funding activity.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support specialized training that helps communities prepare for and respond to railroad-related emergencies, especially incidents involving rail tank cars and hazardous materials.
What kinds of emergencies is the training intended to address?
The training is intended to strengthen preparedness and response for railroad-related emergencies, with particular emphasis on rail tank car incidents and hazardous materials situations.
What types of training topics are highlighted?
Highlighted topics include tank car nomenclature (how tank cars are identified and described, including key markings and features) and railroad operations (basic operating concepts and how railroads function in practice). The opportunity also notes other practical subject matter related to managing and mitigating railroad emergencies.
What is meant by "tank car nomenclature" in this context?
Tank car nomenclature refers to how rail tank cars are identified and described, including understanding key markings and features that communicate information about a tank car's contents and potential risks.
What is meant by "railroad operations" as a training topic?
Railroad operations refers to how railroads function in practice, including basic operating concepts that can influence how incidents unfold during rail emergencies.
Who is the training designed for?
The training is focused on frontline responders, including emergency responders, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and police and fire personnel.
What is the overall goal of the funded training?
The goal is to strengthen real-world emergency response capability by ensuring responders understand the equipment involved in rail incidents (such as tank cars) and the operational context in which rail incidents occur.
Is this grant open to all organizations?
No. Eligibility is highly restricted.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only the American Chemistry Council is eligible to apply, through its CHEMTREC and TRANSCAER programs.
The listing says the eligible applicant category is "Others." What does that mean here?
Although the general category is listed as "Others," the announcement specifies that only the American Chemistry Council, via CHEMTREC and TRANSCAER, can apply. In practice, this functions as a targeted or sole-eligible applicant opportunity rather than a broadly open competition.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 27, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 13, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $75,000.
How many awards will be made?
The provided information does not specify the expected number of awards. However, the narrow eligibility suggests the funding was intended to support a specific training effort delivered through the named programs.
What is the core focus of the funded work?
The core focus is emergency response training for frontline personnel, centered on practical knowledge that supports preparedness, mitigation, and incident management for railroad-related emergencies.
Does the opportunity emphasize community preparedness?
Yes. The stated purpose is to help communities prepare for and respond to railroad-related emergencies.
What kinds of incidents are especially emphasized?
Incidents involving rail tank cars and hazardous materials are especially emphasized.
What is the broader public safety outcome this funding supports?
The opportunity is designed to improve safety and preparedness around rail transportation incidents by funding structured training for local and regional emergency personnel.
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