Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 21 003
The FY21 Railroad Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Data Steward opportunity is a discretionary Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation focused on advancing a railroad data trust called RISE. The core aim is to further develop and demonstrate a data analytics platform that supports safety-related data analysis and information sharing across the rail sector. In practical terms, the award is meant to mature an existing prototype environment into a more capable, maintainable, and useful platform for trusted data handling and analytics, with an emphasis on safety outcomes and collaboration.
The work is centered on the University of Maryland (UMD) Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory (CATT Lab) serving as the key developer and steward of the environment. The description indicates that UMD CATT Lab will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing RISE safety data analysis and information sharing capabilities. A major feature of this project is continuity: the selected contractor is expected to build directly on the prototype previously created under agreement number 693JJ619P000030, rather than starting from scratch. That implies the grant supports iterative enhancement of an already-started technical foundation, including improvements to the platform's analytical functions, operational reliability, and the mechanisms that enable secure data collaboration within a trust framework.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FR RRD 21 003 and falls under the Transportation and Science and Technology/Research and Development activity categories. The associated CFDA number is 20.313. The award structure is a grant, with an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1) and a funding ceiling of $300,000. The posting date is September 3, 2021, and the original closing date is September 14, 2021, indicating a relatively short application window typical of specialized or targeted solicitations.
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with further clarification referenced in an additional eligibility text field (not included in the excerpt). That phrasing is often used for opportunities where the applicant pool is limited to specific types of entities, named partners, or organizations meeting particular qualifications, especially when the work is tightly tied to an existing prototype or prior agreement. Overall, the grant is best understood as a focused, R&D-oriented data stewardship effort to strengthen the RISE platform's ability to support railroad safety analytics and trusted information sharing, building on prior federally supported development rather than initiating a brand-new system.Apply for FR RRD 21 003
- The Department of Transportation, DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the science and technology and other research and development, transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY21 Railroad Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Data Steward" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.313.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 03, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2021 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 $300,000.00 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).
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Department of Transportation, DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation
Next opportunity: Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) Program
Previous opportunity: FY22 Cooperative Research Program (CRP)
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for FR RRD 21 003
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (FR RRD 21 003) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY22 Rail Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (Rail Safety IDEA) Apply for FR RRD 22 001 Funding Number: FR RRD 22 001 Agency: Department of Transportation, DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| FY22 Wireless Digital Train Line (WiDTL) for Passenger Trains - Phase IV Apply for FR RRD 22 002 Funding Number: FR RRD 22 002 Agency: Department of Transportation, DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation Funding Amount: $173,000 |
| FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program Apply for FR RRD 23 002 Funding Number: FR RRD 23 002 Agency: Department of Transportation, DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "FR RRD 21 003", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.