Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 17 005
This grant opportunity, titled "FY17 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)," is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding action under the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-17-005) created on December 22, 2016, with an original application closing date of January 12, 2017. The program is listed under CFDA 20.315, which aligns with federal assistance for rail transportation activities associated with Amtrak.
The purpose of the opportunity is straightforward: it provides a time-limited supplemental funding allocation to Amtrak under the authority of the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 114-254). FRA is directed by that law to make specified amounts available to Amtrak to support the National Network. The total amount offered is $440,075,510, which is also the award ceiling, and the notice anticipates a single award.
The funding is broken into two main components. First, $422,660,892 is made available to cover core railroad needs across Operating, Capital, and Debt Service categories. Operating support generally relates to day-to-day service delivery and administrative functions necessary to run passenger rail service. Capital support typically refers to investments in infrastructure, equipment, facilities, and other longer-lived assets. Debt service funding supports required payments associated with Amtrak's eligible borrowing obligations. Second, an additional $17,414,618 is dedicated specifically to expenses connected to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reflecting a targeted set-aside for accessibility-related work.
A key feature of this opportunity is its limited period of availability. The funds are described as available until April 28, 2017, or until the date a full-year FY17 appropriations act is enacted, whichever occurs first. In practical terms, that means this grant announcement functions as an interim or supplemental financing mechanism tied to continuing appropriations, ensuring Amtrak can access federal support during the period covered by the continuing resolution or until full-year funding is finalized.
Eligibility is effectively limited to Amtrak. While the eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the title, description, and the single expected award make clear this is a directed grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation rather than a competitive opportunity open to states, local governments, or other rail operators. This structure is consistent with how federal appropriations often specify funding for Amtrak that must be implemented through a grant agreement administered by FRA.
To receive the funds, Amtrak is required to complete a grant application package, including the applicable standard federal forms. This indicates the funding, though directed by statute, is still conditioned on meeting federal administrative requirements for grants management, documentation, and compliance before FRA can obligate and disburse the money.Apply for FR AMT 17 005
- The Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY17 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)" 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 Dec 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 12, 2017 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 $440,075,510.00 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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