FY19-Supplemental for Northeast Corridor Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation | FR AMT 19 003

Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 19 003

The FY19-Supplemental for Northeast Corridor Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 19 003) is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 20.315 (Transportation). It was created on February 1, 2019, with an original application deadline of February 15, 2019, and it anticipates a single award. Although the listing uses a broad eligibility label, the text makes clear the intended recipient is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), specifically in connection with support for the Northeast Corridor.

This opportunity stems from continuing appropriations laws for fiscal year 2019, specifically Public Law 115-298 and Public Law 116-5. Under those authorities, FRA is directed to make available a total of $123,087,650 to Amtrak to cover three main categories of costs: capital expenses, debt service, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses. Within the overall total, $976,566 is specifically set aside for ADA-related expenses, and that portion is time-limited by the terms described in the notice: it is available until February 15, 2019, or until the date the applicable full-year FY19 appropriations act is enacted, whichever comes first. In practical terms, the grant is designed to keep critical Northeast Corridor-related financial needs supported during a continuing resolution period, ensuring continuity of capital work, debt obligations, and accessibility investments while the federal budget process is still being finalized.

To receive the funds, Amtrak must complete and submit a standard federal grant application package electronically. The required submissions include the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), the SF-424D Assurances for Construction Programs, and a Statement of Work that explains what will be carried out with the funding. In addition, Amtrak must provide signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation/FRA Assurances and Certification forms, referenced via the FRA link provided in the opportunity description. Taken together, these documents function as the core administrative and compliance materials: they identify the applicant and requested funding, establish agreement to federal requirements, define the scope and intended use of the money, and formally certify adherence to DOT and FRA grant conditions.

Overall, the grant is essentially a targeted FY19 supplemental/continuing-appropriations mechanism for Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor-related needs, with a defined maximum funding level equal to the stated total, a single expected award, and a straightforward set of standard federal forms and certifications required to obligate and release the funds.

• The Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY19-Supplemental for Northeast Corridor Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.315.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2019 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $123,087,650.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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