Closed FR-MPS-20-001 CFDA 20.318 Discretionary

Magnetic Levitation Technology Deployment Program (Maglev Program)

Posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Magnetic Levitation Technology Deployment Program (Maglev Program) — is cataloged under number FR-MPS-20-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.318, posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 5, 2019. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $24,027,500. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on November 29, 2019. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $24,027,500

Close Date

November 29, 2019

No Explanation

Posted

November 5, 2019

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

*SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS* The purpose of the Maglev Program is to assist in funding eligible capital project costs and preconstruction planning activities for eligible Maglev projects. Eligible Maglev projects must: (1) involve a segment or segments of a high-speed ground transportation corridor; (2) result in an operating transportation facility that provides a revenue producing service; (3) be approved by the Secretary based on an application submitted to the Secretary of Transportation by a state or authority designated by one or more states, and (4) for 2008 Funds, be an existing Maglev project in Pittsburgh, Baltimore-Washington, or Atlanta-Chattanooga.

Eligibility

00;25

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted November 5, 2019
Close Date November 29, 2019
Archive Date December 29, 2019
Last Updated November 5, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Magnetic Levitation Technology Deployment Program (Maglev Program)", offered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.318. *SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS* The purpose of the Maglev Program is to assist in funding eligible capital project costs and preconstruction planning activities for eligible Maglev projects. Eligib...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on November 29, 2019. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $24,027,500. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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