Opportunity ID: 324307
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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 10, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 21, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,291,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,291,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is eligible to apply for this grant |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Pursuant to the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-94), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $1,291,500,000 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $42,000,000 will be used for ADA expenses until December 31, 2020 or until expended.
In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: (a) Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; (b) Statement of Work; (c) A description of the projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year for Northeast Corridor activities, including train services and infrastructure, and National Network activities, including State-supported routes and long-distance routes, in comparison to prior fiscal year actual financial performance; (d) A description of the capital projects to be funded, with cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion of the projects covered by the request; (e) An assessment of Amtrak’s financial condition; (f) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; (g ) SF- 424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) 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). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation |
| 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 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
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