Closed · FR-AMT-24-004 · CFDA 20.323 · Discretionary

FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation CR2

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

up to $215.8M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 14, 2024
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation CR2 is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration that offered Up to $215,761,770 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $215.8M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
20.323
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation CR2 - is cataloged under number FR-AMT-24-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.323, posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 30, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $215,761,770. It expects to issue 1 award. 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 14, 2024. 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 $215,761,770

Close Date

February 14, 2024

No Explanation

Posted

January 30, 2024

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Pursuant to the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, Pub. L. 118-22, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $215,761,770.00 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until December 31, 2026, 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) a description of the status of efforts to improve Amtrak’s safety culture; (f) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Program (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 January 30, 2024
Close Date February 14, 2024
Archive Date March 15, 2024
Last Updated January 30, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation CR2", offered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.323. Pursuant to the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, Pub. L. 118-22, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $215,761,770.00 to cover Capital and Debt...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 14, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $215,761,770. 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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