The Federal Railroad Administration is offering the FY14 Operating Subsidy Grant to Amtrak, providing $340,000,000 for operating expenses. To qualify, Amtrak must submit a grant application including various documentation electronically. Deadline for submission is Feb 14, 2014. This grant aims to support Amtrak’s operational costs in line with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 251018
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-14-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY14 – Supplemental to Operating Subsidy Grant (FR-AMT-0002) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.315 — National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 06, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2014 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2014 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 16, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $340,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The only entity eligible for this award is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law No. 113-76, January 17, 2014), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $340,000,000, to cover Operating expenses, subject to the availability of funds. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: Cover Letter; Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Projects; and signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Assurances and Certification forms (http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf); Schedule V-b Summary of FRA Defined Train Contribution; and Schedule V-a Summary Performance Report. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY14 – Supplemental to Operating Subsidy Grant (FR-AMT-0002) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282 Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
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