The Federal Railroad Administration is offering this supplemental National Network grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). This grant, totaling $499,051,735, is allocated to cover essential operating, capital, and debt service expenses for Amtrak’s national rail network. A significant portion, $19,520,444, is specifically designated for American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance efforts, contributing to a total of $45,642,371 for ADA initiatives. The funds are available until December 31, 2017, or until fully expended. This grant is for the critical purpose of ensuring the continued financial stability and operational capabilities of Amtrak’s services, while also facilitating necessary accessibility improvements across its network, in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017.
Opportunity ID: 294595
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-17-009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2017 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) |
| 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: | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $499,051,735 |
| Award Ceiling: | $499,051,735 |
| 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 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017, Public Law No. 115-31 (May 5, 2017), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $499,051,735 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service of which $19,520,444 is to cover American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses (for a total of $45,642,371 ) until December 31, 2017 or total funds expended. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and applicable standard forms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2017 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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