Closed · FR-AMT-21-005 · CFDA 20.315 · Discretionary

FY21 Supplemental for the Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

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

up to $969.4M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 23, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY21 Supplemental for the Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration that offered Up to $969,388,160 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $969.4M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
20.315
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY21 Supplemental for the Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation - is cataloged under number FR-AMT-21-005 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 April 9, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $969,388,160. The agency has projected $969.4 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $969.4 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $969.4 million. 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 April 23, 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 $969,388,160

Close Date

April 23, 2021

No Explanation

Posted

April 9, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$969,388,160

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $969,388,160 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including use of these funds to cover operating, capital and debt service repayment expenses; of which approximately $100,885,000 will be used to repay or prepay debt and the required reserves, costs and fees related to such debt; and approximately $87,844,000 to be used exclusively and directly in lieu of capital payments from state and commuter rail passenger transportation providers subject to the cost allocation policy required pursuant to Section 212 of PRIIA. These funds must be expended by September 30, 2029.

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

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted April 9, 2021
Close Date April 23, 2021
Archive Date May 23, 2021
Last Updated April 9, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY21 Supplemental for the Northeast Corridor 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 American Rescue Plan Act, 2021, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $969,388,160 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including use of th...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 23, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $969,388,160. Total estimated funding: $969,388,160. 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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