Closed · FR-AMT-21-004 · CFDA 20.315 · Discretionary

FY21 Supplemental for the National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

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

up to $1.4B
Award range
Closed
Status
February 22, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY21 Supplemental for the National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration that offered Up to $1,380,241,050 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $1.4B
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
20.315
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY21 Supplemental for the National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation - is cataloged under number FR-AMT-21-004 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, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,380,241,050. The agency has projected $1.4 billion in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $1.4 billion estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.4 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 22, 2021. 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 $1,380,241,050

Close Date

February 22, 2021

No Explanation

Posted

February 10, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$1,380,241,050

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak a total of $1,380,241,050. Of these funds, $1,036,687,050 is made available to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $67,500,000 will be used for ADA expenses, approximately $42,400,000 to cover expenses related to the acquisition of Amfleet replacement equipment for National Network services and at least $50,000,000 to cover expenses for the development, installation, and operation of railroad safety technology, including the implementation of a PTC system, on State-supported routes as defined under 49 U.S.C. § 24102(13) on which PTC systems are not required by law or regulation. Of the total funds, the Consolidated Appropriations Act provides $343,554,000 in funding (Supplemental Emergency Relief) from Division M of the Appropriations Act (Supplemental Act) to Amtrak for activities associated with the National Network for the purpose of preventing, preparing for, and responding to coronavirus. Of the funds provided, the Supplemental Act provides Amtrak with $174,850,000 apportioned toward state payments required by the cost methodology policy adopted pursuant to Section 209 of PRIIA and approximately $21,961,000 for use in lieu of capital payments from state and commuter rail passenger transportation providers subject to the cost allocation policy developed pursuant to Section 212 of PRIIA. These funds are available until fully expended.

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.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET help@grantsolutions.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 10, 2021
Close Date February 22, 2021
Archive Date March 24, 2021
Last Updated February 10, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY21 Supplemental for the National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation", offered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.315. Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak a total of $1,380,241,050. Of these funds, $1,036,687,050 is ma...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 22, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,380,241,050. Total estimated funding: $1,380,241,050. 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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

Data sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainGrants Editorial