Funding Opportunity ID: |
329937 |
Opportunity Number: |
FR-AMT-21-002 |
Opportunity Title: |
FY21 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation |
Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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Funding Instrument Type: |
Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: |
Transportation |
Category Explanation: |
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CFDA Number(s): |
20.315 |
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. |
Agency Code: |
DOT-FRA |
Agency Name: |
Department of Transportation DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Posted Date: |
Nov 19, 2020 |
Close Date: |
Dec 11, 2020 No Explanation |
Last Updated Date: |
Nov 19, 2020 |
Award Ceiling: |
$136,432,950 |
Award Floor: |
$0 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: |
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Expected Number of Awards: |
1 |
Description: |
Pursuant to the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, Pub. L. 116-159, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $136,432,950 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $1,578,400 will be used for ADA expenses until December 30, 2021 or until expended. 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) a description of the status of efforts to improve safety and security on the Northeast Corridor mainline including a description of any efforts to implement recommendations of relevant railroad safety advisory committees (g) SF-424B Assurances Non Construction Programs; (h) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (i) 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). |
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