Closed · FR-AMT-20-002 · CFDA 20.315 · Discretionary

FY20 National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1.3B
Award range
Closed
Status
February 20, 2020
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY20 National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration that offered Up to $1,291,500,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $1.3B
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
20.315
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY20 National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation - is cataloged under number FR-AMT-20-002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.315, posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 10, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,291,500,000. The agency has projected $1.3 billion in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $1.3 billion estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.3 billion. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 February 20, 2020. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $1,291,500,000

Close Date

February 20, 2020

No Explanation

Posted

February 10, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$1,291,500,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Pursuant to the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-94), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $1,291,500,000 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $42,000,000 will be used for ADA expenses until December 31, 2020 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) 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).

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted February 10, 2020
Close Date February 20, 2020
Archive Date March 21, 2020
Last Updated February 10, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY20 National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation", offered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.315. Pursuant to the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-94), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $1,291,500,000 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 20, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,291,500,000. Total estimated funding: $1,291,500,000. 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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