Opportunity Information: Apply for FR HSR 10 002
Apply for FR HSR 10 002
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program Remaining Funds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.317 Capital Assistance to States Intercity Passenger Rail Service.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 5, 2010 and posted on Apr 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2010 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $65,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program (HSIPR) Remaining Funds opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR HSR 10 002) was a discretionary grant solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It was designed specifically to distribute the leftover portion of FY 2009 HSIPR funding that had not been awarded during the first round of selections announced by President Obama on January 28, 2010. In practical terms, this notice was a second chance for states to compete for the unallocated balance from the FY 2009 appropriation, using the same overall program architecture that FRA had already laid out in its interim program guidance published June 23, 2009 (74 Fed. Reg. 29900). The solicitation makes clear that it only applied to the remaining FY 2009 funds and was not a general or open-ended HSIPR funding announcement beyond that specific pot of money.
Funding was provided as cooperative agreements, meaning the awards were not simply “write a check†grants; they anticipated active involvement and oversight by FRA during project execution. The activity area was transportation, and the funding aligned with CFDA 20.317, Capital Assistance to States - Intercity Passenger Rail Service. The estimated total funding available under this specific remaining-funds notice was $65,000,000. The listed award ceiling was also $65,000,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0), which signaled flexibility in award sizing depending on the quality and readiness of proposals and the agency’s selection strategy. FRA anticipated making roughly 20 awards, suggesting that funds could be spread across multiple states and projects rather than concentrated into a small number of large awards, though the final distribution would ultimately depend on the applications received and the agency’s priorities.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, consistent with how intercity passenger rail capital programs are typically structured at the federal level. Another key feature was that cost sharing or matching was required. While the short summary does not specify the exact match ratio or eligible match sources, the presence of a match requirement indicates applicants needed to demonstrate state or other non-federal financial participation, which generally serves to show local commitment and increase the total resources available to complete rail improvements.
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2010 (with a creation date of April 5, 2010) and had an application deadline of May 19, 2010. The listing shows that the closing date was not extended. The notice was later archived on June 18, 2010, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition tied to a specific fiscal-year funding оÑтаток (remaining balance). For applicants that had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact point provided was the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which indicates that applications and related materials were expected to be handled through standard federal e-grant systems.
Overall, this solicitation functioned as a targeted, follow-on competition to complete the FY 2009 HSIPR funding round by allocating the remaining $65 million to state-led intercity passenger rail initiatives. It emphasized continuity with FRA’s earlier HSIPR guidance, required matching funds, and used cooperative agreements to support and monitor project delivery in partnership with the selected states.
FY 2009 HSIPR Remaining Funds (FR HSR 10 002) - FAQs
What is the FY 2009 High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program (HSIPR) Remaining Funds opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to distribute the portion of FY 2009 HSIPR funding that was still unawarded after the first round of selections announced on January 28, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR HSR 10 002.
Is this a general HSIPR funding opportunity or limited to a specific funding pot?
This notice is limited to the remaining (leftover) FY 2009 HSIPR funds. It was not a general or open-ended HSIPR announcement beyond that specific pool of unallocated money.
Why was this called a "remaining funds" or second-round opportunity?
It was issued because some FY 2009 HSIPR appropriated funding had not been awarded during the initial selection round. This solicitation served as a second chance for states to compete for that unallocated balance.
Which federal agency administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was provided through cooperative agreements, not simple pass-through grants. Cooperative agreements anticipate active involvement and oversight by FRA during project execution.
What does it mean that awards were made as cooperative agreements?
It means FRA expected to be actively involved during the life of the project, including oversight and participation in how the project is carried out, rather than only issuing funds and stepping back.
What was the program area for this funding opportunity?
The activity area was transportation, focused on intercity passenger rail improvements funded under the HSIPR program structure.
Which CFDA number applied to this funding?
The opportunity aligned with CFDA 20.317, Capital Assistance to States - Intercity Passenger Rail Service.
How much total funding was available under this remaining-funds notice?
The estimated total funding available under this specific notice was $65,000,000.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The listed award ceiling was $65,000,000.
Was there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0, indicating flexibility in award sizes.
How many awards did FRA expect to make?
FRA anticipated making roughly 20 awards, suggesting the funds could be distributed across multiple states and projects depending on application quality and readiness.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The solicitation required cost sharing or matching. The summary provided does not specify the exact match ratio or eligible match sources, but it indicates applicants needed to demonstrate non-federal financial participation.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2010 (with a creation date of April 5, 2010) and the application deadline was May 19, 2010.
Was the closing date extended?
No. The listing indicates the closing date was not extended.
When was the notice archived and what does that imply?
The notice was archived on June 18, 2010. This reflects that it was a time-limited competition tied specifically to the remaining balance of FY 2009 funds.
How did this solicitation relate to FRA's earlier HSIPR guidance?
It used the same overall program architecture that FRA laid out in its interim program guidance published June 23, 2009 (74 Fed. Reg. 29900), and functioned as a follow-on competition under that framework.
What should applicants do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for help: 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Were applications expected to be handled through standard federal e-grant systems?
Yes. The presence of the Grants.gov Contact Center as the support point indicates applications and related materials were expected to be handled through standard federal electronic grant systems.
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