This grant is for developing the Newport News Transportation Center, a $53 million project aimed at enhancing regional transportation infrastructure. It encompasses the construction of an 8,066 square foot Amtrak station, complete with a turning wye, drop-off loop, parking, ADA-compliant boarding platform, bus loop, and essential site amenities. Additionally, the project includes a service facility featuring a 3,000 square foot maintenance building and two 1,000-foot service tracks, located approximately one mile from the main station. A critical component is the installation of about two miles of new trackwork, with 1.5 miles situated within the CSXT railroad right-of-way, establishing dedicated Amtrak rail connectivity between the two sites.
Opportunity ID: 354588
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CCD-23-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 Newport News Transportation Center |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a Congressionally-directed grant to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA). VPRA is the only entity that may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The Newport News Transportation Center Project (NNTC) is a $53 million dollar effort consisting of a 8,066 square foot Amtrak station with onsite turning wye, drop off loop, parking, ADA compliant boarding platform, bus loop and site amenities, and a service facility with a 3,000 square foot maintenance building with two 1,000 foot service tracks located approximately one mile from the main station located at 13200 Warwick Springs Dr. The project also includes approximately 2 miles of new trackwork, with approximately 1.5 miles of the tracks located in the CSXT railroad right-of-way, which will connect the two sites with dedicated Amtrak rail. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY24 Newport News Transportation Center |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| May 29, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CCD-23-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 Newport News Transportation Center |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a Congressionally-directed grant to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA). VPRA is the only entity that may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The Newport News Transportation Center Project (NNTC) is a $53 million dollar effort consisting of a 8,066 square foot Amtrak station with onsite turning wye, drop off loop, parking, ADA compliant boarding platform, bus loop and site amenities, and a service facility with a 3,000 square foot maintenance building with two 1,000 foot service tracks located approximately one mile from the main station located at 13200 Warwick Springs Dr. The project also includes approximately 2 miles of new trackwork, with approximately 1.5 miles of the tracks located in the CSXT railroad right-of-way, which will connect the two sites with dedicated Amtrak rail. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY24 Newport News Transportation Center |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-CCD-23-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 Newport News Transportation Center |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.325 — Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a Congressionally-directed grant to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA). VPRA is the only entity that may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The Newport News Transportation Center Project (NNTC) is a $53 million dollar effort consisting of a 8,066 square foot Amtrak station with onsite turning wye, drop off loop, parking, ADA compliant boarding platform, bus loop and site amenities, and a service facility with a 3,000 square foot maintenance building with two 1,000 foot service tracks located approximately one mile from the main station located at 13200 Warwick Springs Dr. The project also includes approximately 2 miles of new trackwork, with approximately 1.5 miles of the tracks located in the CSXT railroad right-of-way, which will connect the two sites with dedicated Amtrak rail. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY24 Newport News Transportation Center |
| 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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