The Federal Railroad Administration is offering this FY24 supplemental grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). This grant, totaling $3.128 billion, is for the purpose of enhancing Amtrak’s National Network as mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, the funds will support the replacement of single-level passenger rolling stock, address the backlog of deferred capital work including obsolete assets, and ensure Amtrak-served stations achieve full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It also covers other necessary costs for carrying out these projects. To receive these funds, Amtrak must submit a comprehensive application including standard federal forms, a Statement of Work, and required FRA assurances.
Opportunity ID: 352443
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-24-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 National Network IIJA Supplemental 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: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,128,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,128,000,000 |
| 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 Public Law 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Nov. 15, 2021) – The Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $3,128,000,000 in FY24 supplemental funds to fund activities related to National Network replacement of single-level passenger rolling stock; the backlog of deferred capital work including backlogged obsolete assets and activities undertaken to bring Amtrak –served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and for other appropriate costs required to carry out projects.
In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; SF 424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; SF 424D Assurances Construction Programs; Statement of Work 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). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY24 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement 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 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
There are no packages on this grant.
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
