Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 16 004
Apply for FR AMT 16 004
- The DOT-FRA in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Amendment No. 2 to FY 2016 Amtrak Operating Grant (FR-AMT-0007)" 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 Jan 28, 2016 and posted on Jan 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 05, 2016. (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 $239,428,661.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2016 Amtrak Operating Grant (FR-AMT-0007) is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA), to provide federal funding to Amtrak for operating expenses during FY 2016. The opportunity is tied directly to congressional appropriations and is meant to make specific operating support funds available under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, along with a portion provided earlier under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. In practical terms, it is federal operating assistance for Amtrak rather than a competitive infrastructure or research program.
The total amount referenced in the notice is $288,500,000 to support operating costs. This total is broken into two sources: $49,071,339 attributed to the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016, and $239,428,661 attributed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. The listed award ceiling of $239,428,661 aligns with the Consolidated Appropriations Act portion, which suggests the amendment is specifically addressing or updating the availability/terms of that tranche while also acknowledging the combined total operating support being made available across both appropriations actions.
The grant is categorized under Transportation and carries CFDA number 20.315. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary. While the eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the description makes clear the intended recipient is Amtrak, since the FRA is directed to make these funds available to Amtrak. That structure is typical for appropriations-driven awards where a specific entity is named or otherwise uniquely positioned to receive the funds.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was created and posted on January 28, 2016, with both the original and current closing date listed as February 5, 2016. The opportunity number is FR AMT 16 004, and the title indicates it is an amendment (No. 2) to an existing FY 2016 Amtrak operating grant, meaning it updates an already-established funding action rather than launching a new standalone program. The notice does not provide a count for expected awards, which also fits with a directed grant scenario where the outcome is a single award or a limited set of actions associated with one recipient.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as FRA’s formal mechanism for obligating and administering congressionally appropriated operating support for Amtrak in FY 2016, with a total of $288.5 million referenced for operating expenses and an award ceiling reflecting the $239.428 million component provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
It is Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2016 Amtrak Operating Grant (FR-AMT-0007), a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA). Its purpose is to provide federal funding to Amtrak for operating expenses during fiscal year (FY) 2016.
Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Is this a competitive grant program?
No. Based on the description provided, this is not presented as a competitive infrastructure, research, or open applicant program. It is an appropriations-driven operating support action where the funds are directed to Amtrak.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funds are intended to support Amtrak operating costs (operating expenses) during FY 2016. The opportunity functions as federal operating assistance rather than project-based capital funding.
How much funding is referenced in the notice?
The notice references a total of $288,500,000 to support operating costs.
How is the $288,500,000 total amount broken down?
The total is described as coming from two sources: $49,071,339 attributed to the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016, and $239,428,661 attributed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $239,428,661.
Why does the award ceiling match only part of the total referenced funding?
The award ceiling aligns with the portion attributed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 ($239,428,661). The notice also acknowledges the combined total operating support available across both the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, but the amendment appears to specifically address or update the availability and/or terms tied to the Consolidated Appropriations Act tranche.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number listed is 20.315.
What is the general program area or category?
The grant is categorized under Transportation.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." However, the description indicates the intended recipient is Amtrak, and the FRA is directed to make these funds available to Amtrak. This is consistent with appropriations-driven awards where a specific recipient is named or uniquely positioned to receive the funds.
Is Amtrak the intended recipient?
Yes. The information provided states that the FRA is directed to make the operating support funds available to Amtrak, indicating Amtrak is the intended recipient.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is FR AMT 16 004.
What does "Amendment No. 2" mean in this context?
It indicates this notice is the second amendment to an existing FY 2016 Amtrak operating grant (FR-AMT-0007). In other words, it updates an already-established funding action rather than introducing a new, standalone grant program.
When was this opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on January 28, 2016.
What are the closing dates listed for the opportunity?
Both the original closing date and the current closing date are listed as February 5, 2016.
How many awards are expected?
The notice does not provide a count for expected awards. This aligns with the description of a directed, appropriations-driven grant where the outcome is typically a single award (or a limited set of actions) associated with one recipient.
What legislation is this opportunity tied to?
The opportunity is tied to congressional appropriations, specifically the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, along with a portion provided earlier under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016.
What is the practical intent of this opportunity?
Practically, it serves as FRA's formal mechanism for obligating and administering congressionally appropriated operating support for Amtrak in FY 2016, including a total of $288.5 million referenced for operating expenses and an award ceiling reflecting the $239.428 million Consolidated Appropriations Act component.
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