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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is accepting grant applications through Aug. 16 for a program addressing post-traumatic interventions for train crews following grade crossing and trespasser incidents. Information on the program appears in the July 2, 2010, Federal Register.

FRA’s Office of Research and Development has $50,000 available in Fiscal Year 2010 to fund a grant for the initial development of an intervention plan for reducing the effects of traumatic exposure to grade crossing and trespasser incidents in particular.

Additional funding may be available in future years for expansion and implementation of the intervention.

This office, along with the FRA Office of Railroad Safety, explained that witnessing such traumatic events may trigger severe emotional and psychological distress, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the more immediate Acute Distress Disorder.

The grant recipient will assess the applicability of current knowledge about post-traumatic interventions and advance evidence-based recommendations for controlling the risks associated with these situations.

Applicants must submit their applications electronically, following the procedures in the application package online. Technical inquiries should be directed to Michael Coplen, and non-technical inquiries to Jennifer Capps.

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