Opportunity ID: 310167

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-AMT-19-002
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2019 National Network 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:
Assistance Listings: 20.315 — National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 06, 2018
Last Updated Date: Nov 06, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2018 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2018 No Explanation
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $239,049,355
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 grant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: DOT – Federal Railroad Administration
Description: Pursuant to the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law 115-245), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $239,049,355.00 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $8,366,438.00 will be used for ADA expenses until December 7, 2018 or the date of enactment of the applicable full year appropriations act for FY19.

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) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; (g) SF- 424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) 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: FY2019 National Network 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 Nov 06, 2018
Nov 06, 2018

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FR-AMT-19-002
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2019 National Network 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:
Assistance Listings: 20.315 — National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 06, 2018
Last Updated Date: Nov 06, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2018 No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2018 No Explanation
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $239,049,355
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 grant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: DOT – Federal Railroad Administration
Description: Pursuant to the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law 115-245), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $239,049,355.00 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $8,366,438.00 will be used for ADA expenses until December 7, 2018 or the date of enactment of the applicable full year appropriations act for FY19.

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) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; (g) SF- 424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) 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: FY2019 National Network 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-19-002
Funding Opportunity Title: FY2019 National Network 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:
Assistance Listings: 20.315 — National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Nov 06, 2018
Last Updated Date: Nov 06, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2018 No Explanation
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $239,049,355
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 grant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: DOT – Federal Railroad Administration
Description: Pursuant to the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law 115-245), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $239,049,355.00 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $8,366,438.00 will be used for ADA expenses until December 7, 2018 or the date of enactment of the applicable full year appropriations act for FY19.

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) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; (g) SF- 424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) 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: FY2019 National Network 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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