Opportunity ID: 325834

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-AMT-20-004
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2020 Coronavirus Relief for the Northeast Corridor 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 2
Posted Date: Mar 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: Mar 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 01, 2020 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 01, 2020 No Explanation
Archive Date: May 01, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $492,000,000
Award Ceiling: $492,000,000
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 announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: DOT – Federal Railroad Administration
Description: Pursuant to the draft Coronavirus, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $492,000,000 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including to enable the Secretary of Transportation to make or amend existing grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for activities associated with the Northeast Corridor as authorized by section 11101(a) of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (division A of Public Law 114–94). The amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

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) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (d) 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: FY2020 Coronavirus Relief for the Northeast Corridor 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
help@grantsolutions.gov
Email:help@grantsolutions.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
No Explanation Mar 27, 2020
Mar 27, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-AMT-20-004
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2020 Coronavirus Relief for the Northeast Corridor 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 2
Posted Date: Mar 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: Mar 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 01, 2020 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 01, 2020 No Explanation
Archive Date: May 01, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $492,000,000
Award Ceiling: $492,000,000
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 announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: DOT – Federal Railroad Administration
Description: Pursuant to the draft Coronavirus, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $492,000,000 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including to enable the Secretary of Transportation to make or amend existing grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for activities associated with the Northeast Corridor as authorized by section 11101(a) of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (division A of Public Law 114–94). The amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

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) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (d) 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: FY2020 Coronavirus Relief for the Northeast Corridor 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
help@grantsolutions.gov
Email:help@grantsolutions.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-AMT-20-004
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2020 Coronavirus Relief for the Northeast Corridor 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: Mar 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: Mar 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 01, 2020 No Explanation
Archive Date: May 01, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $492,000,000
Award Ceiling: $492,000,000
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 announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: DOT – Federal Railroad Administration
Description: Pursuant to the draft Coronavirus, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $492,000,000 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including to enable the Secretary of Transportation to make or amend existing grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for activities associated with the Northeast Corridor as authorized by section 11101(a) of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (division A of Public Law 114–94). The amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

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) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (d) 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: FY2020 Coronavirus Relief for the Northeast Corridor 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
help@grantsolutions.gov
Email:help@grantsolutions.gov

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