Opportunity ID: 350914

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-AMT-24-001
Funding Opportunity Title: FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement 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: Nov 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: Nov 08, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 16, 2023 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 16, 2023 No Explanation
Archive Date: Dec 16, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $164,360,070
Award Ceiling: $164,360,070
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: DOT – Federal Railroad Administration
Description: Pursuant to the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extension Act, Pub. L. 118-15 and 49 U.S.C. ยง 24319(e)(2), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $164,360,070.00 to cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service which will be used until December 31, 2025, 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) a description of the status of efforts to improve safety and security on the Northeast Corridor mainline including a description of any efforts to implement recommendations of relevant railroad safety advisory committees; (g) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Program (h) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (i) 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: FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
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