The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering this grant to support the modernization of Hackensack Substation 42 (Sub 42) through its Resiliency Improvements Project. Pursuant to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, the FRA is making available $10,463,791 to Amtrak for this critical infrastructure upgrade. This grant is for the purpose of significantly increasing Sub 42’s capacity, enhancing its overall reliability, and bolstering its resiliency against disruptions. The primary objective is to minimize downtime for railroad operations, ensuring continuous and efficient service. The project aims to create a more robust and dependable power infrastructure crucial for uninterrupted rail transport in the region.
Opportunity ID: 349177
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SAN-23-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 Hackensack Substation #42 Resiliency Improvements Project (“Sub 42”) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.323 — Fiscal Year 2013 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2023 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2023 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 13, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,463,791 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,463,791 |
| 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 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law No. 113-2), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $10,463,791 to modernize Sub 42 to increase its capacity, reliability, and resiliency to minimize downtime to railroad operations through its Hackensack Substation 42 (Sub 42) Resiliency Improvements Project (“Project”). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY23 Hackensack Substation #42 Resiliency Improvements Project (“Sub 42”) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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