This grant is for the purpose of providing essential analytical, strategic, and administrative support to the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee (SAIPRC). Upon award, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) will oversee the selection and payment of a contractor. This contractor will provide critical services designed to facilitate the implementation of Section 209, a key regulatory framework. The support offered through this grant is pivotal for strengthening the complex yet vital operational and strategic relationship between state SAIPRC members, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The initiative aims to foster greater collaboration and efficiency within the nation’s intercity passenger rail system, ensuring smoother operations and enhanced planning capabilities for the future.
Opportunity ID: 357961
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RLD-25-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY25 Supplemental State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.314 — Railroad Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 09, 2025 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 09, 2025 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 08, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) is the only entity eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Upon award of the grant, NNEPRA will, in full cooperation with the SAIPRC Officers, use received funds to select a contractor and to support payments to the selected contractor for providing analytical, strategic planning, and administrative support to implement Section 209. These services will facilitate and support the relationship between state SAIPRC members, Amtrak, and FRA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY25 Supplemental State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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