Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 95 001
Apply for FR AMT 95 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Amtrak Grant for Moynihan Station Phase II Back of House Design" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.315 National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2015 and posted on Aug 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2015 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 $339,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Amtrak Grant for Moynihan Station Phase II - Back of House Design" (Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-95-001), is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is an earmark-style funding opportunity under CFDA 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants) focused on transportation-related work. The purpose of the funding is to support specific design activities connected to the reuse of the Farley Buildings as both a train station and a commercial center, which aligns with the broader Moynihan Station development effort. The funding is tied to statutory authorities from the mid-1990s: Public Law 103-211 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions Act, 1994) and Public Law 103-331 (Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995), which provide the basis for making these funds available to Amtrak for this type of project.
The award amount available is up to $339,000, with no stated minimum award floor (listed as $0), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. In practical terms, that means the grant does not require Amtrak to provide a non-federal match to access the federal funds, at least as described in the notice. The grant is specifically aimed at "back of house" design work, which generally refers to the operational, support, and non-public-facing components of a station project, such as staff and service areas, building systems planning, circulation and logistics functions, and other behind-the-scenes infrastructure needed to operate a major transportation facility efficiently.
Eligibility is narrow and explicit: only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is allowed to apply. The listing may show "Others" in a general category field, but the eligibility text clearly limits applicants to Amtrak alone, meaning this is not an open competitive opportunity for states, local governments, nonprofits, or private firms. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity category is labeled as an earmark, reinforcing that the money is directed to a specific recipient for a defined purpose rather than being broadly competed.
To receive the funds, Amtrak must submit a grant application electronically and include a standard set of federal forms and certifications. The required package includes a cover letter, the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), and the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Programs. In addition, Amtrak must provide signed copies of the FRA assurances and certification forms referenced in the announcement (available through the FRA link provided in the notice). These documents are typical federal compliance materials covering matters such as legal authority, lobbying restrictions, debarment and suspension, and other standard federal grant conditions.
The posting and timing details show that the opportunity was posted on August 5, 2015, created the same day, and had a very short application window with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2015. The archive date is September 6, 2015, indicating the opportunity is historical and was time-limited. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting materials through the electronic system, the notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, including phone numbers, operating hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov.
FAQs: Amtrak Grant for Moynihan Station Phase II - Back of House Design (FR-AMT-95-001)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Amtrak Grant for Moynihan Station Phase II - Back of House Design."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR-AMT-95-001.
Which federal agency is offering/administering this grant?
This is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The funding is listed under CFDA 20.315, National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
The opportunity category is labeled as an earmark, meaning the funding is directed to a specific recipient for a defined purpose rather than being broadly competed.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support specific design activities connected to the reuse of the Farley Buildings as both a train station and a commercial center, as part of the broader Moynihan Station development effort.
What activities does "Back of House Design" generally cover in this context?
"Back of house" design generally refers to operational, support, and non-public-facing components of a station project, such as staff and service areas, building systems planning, circulation and logistics functions, and other behind-the-scenes infrastructure needed to operate a major transportation facility efficiently.
How much funding is available?
The award amount available is up to $339,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated; it is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited explicitly to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) only.
Is this an open, competitive opportunity for states, local governments, nonprofits, or private firms?
No. The eligibility language limits applicants to Amtrak alone, so it is not open to other entities such as states, local governments, nonprofits, or private companies.
What statutory authorities are cited as the basis for the funding?
The notice cites Public Law 103-211 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions Act, 1994) and Public Law 103-331 (Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995).
How must the application be submitted?
Amtrak must submit the grant application electronically.
What forms and documents are required in the application package?
The required package includes a cover letter, the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), and the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Programs. Amtrak must also provide signed copies of the FRA assurances and certification forms referenced in the announcement (available through the FRA link provided in the notice).
What kinds of assurances and certifications are referenced?
The notice describes these as standard federal compliance materials covering areas such as legal authority, lobbying restrictions, debarment and suspension, and other standard federal grant conditions.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 5, 2015 (and created the same day).
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was August 7, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is September 6, 2015, and the closing date listed is August 7, 2015, indicating it was time-limited and is historical.
Where should technical questions be directed for accessing the announcement or submitting materials?
For technical issues, the notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours?
The Help Desk hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
What is the GrantSolutions Help Desk email address?
The email address provided is help@grantsolutions.gov.
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