Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 22 002
The FY22 Wireless Digital Train Line (WiDTL) for Passenger Trains - Phase IV grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FR RRD 22 002) is a discretionary research grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development and Transportation funding activity categories, and it is associated with CFDA number 20.313. The opportunity was created on July 27, 2022, with an original application deadline of August 5, 2022. FRA anticipated making a single award under this notice, with an award ceiling of $173,000.
The core purpose of the project is to study and assess a Wireless Digital Trainline (WiDTL) concept that could be used across passenger and freight rail services. The work is aimed at evaluating whether a wireless interconnect can replace or augment the existing analog trainline used for signaling and onboard communications between cars in a train consist. In practical terms, the grant is focused on determining whether wireless approaches can meet or exceed the long-established railroad expectations for robustness (reliability in harsh operating environments and under real-world interference conditions), manageability (ease of configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and operational control), and performance (latency, throughput, availability, and predictable behavior) that the analog trainline already provides.
A major component of the effort involves identifying and evaluating both current and emerging technologies that could plausibly support wireless trainline operations. Rather than limiting the project to one specific vendor solution, the scope emphasizes surveying feasible options and assessing their suitability for trainline signaling and communication functions. The description also highlights that the evaluation should be grounded in comprehensive modeling and computer simulations. This indicates FRA is looking for rigorous, engineering-driven analysis, such as simulations that explore network behavior, interference and propagation challenges, mobility and consist dynamics, failure modes, and performance under various operating scenarios, with the goal of producing evidence-based conclusions about feasibility and readiness.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the opportunity's eligibility text (not included in the excerpt). Overall, this Phase IV effort reads like a targeted, applied R and D study intended to reduce technical risk and inform future development or deployment decisions for wireless digital trainline systems, particularly by comparing wireless alternatives to the baseline analog trainline in terms of operational requirements and real-world performance expectations.Apply for FR RRD 22 002
- 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 "FY22 Wireless Digital Train Line (WiDTL) for Passenger Trains - Phase IV" 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 Jul 27, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2022 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 $173,000.00 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 category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation
Next opportunity: FY2022 Historic Preservation Fund- African American Civil Rights- History Grants
Previous opportunity: Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences
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 22 002
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (FR RRD 22 002) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| 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 22 002", 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.