Opportunity Information: Apply for FR SAN 13 002
Apply for FR SAN 13 002
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2013 HUDSON YARDS RESILIENCY AND RIGHT OF WAY PRESERVATION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.323 Fiscal Year 2013 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2013 and posted on May 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2013 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 $185,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the National Railroad Passenger Corp (Amtrak) is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 HUDSON YARDS RESILIENCY AND RIGHT OF WAY PRESERVATION opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR-SAN-13-002) was a discretionary federal grant announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), using Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding authorized under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-2, enacted January 29, 2013). The central purpose of the grant was to support resilience and disaster-mitigation work tied to the Northeast Corridor by preserving an underground railroad right of way (ROW) in Manhattan, specifically in the area associated with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) John D. Caemmerer West Side Yard, commonly referred to as the Hudson Yards development site. In practical terms, the funding was aimed at protecting and maintaining a critical corridor space underground so that future rail infrastructure needs would not be blocked or made more vulnerable as surrounding development proceeded, while also reducing the risk and consequences of future extreme-weather events and similar disasters.
Funding under this opportunity was sizable, with an award ceiling of up to $185,000,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The catalog listing identified the program under CFDA 20.323, Fiscal Year 2013 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning Amtrak would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the grant, which is consistent with many emergency supplemental and disaster-recovery appropriations designed to speed delivery of resilience investments.
Eligibility was extremely limited. Only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) was eligible to apply, which reflects the way this disaster relief funding stream was structured: it was intended for Amtrak to carry out a specific resilience-related purpose in a specific location affecting a nationally significant passenger rail corridor. Other entities, including state and local governments, authorities, and private organizations, were not eligible applicants for this particular notice.
The announcement established a very short application window. The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 17, 2013, and it was later archived on June 16, 2013. To receive the funds, Amtrak was required to complete and submit the grant application electronically and include standard federal forms and assurances. The required submission package included a cover letter; the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424); the SF-424D assurances for Construction Programs; and signed copies of the DOT/FRA Assurances and Certifications forms, available through the FRA website link provided in the notice. These requirements are typical for federal infrastructure and construction-related grants, ensuring that the applicant formally agrees to comply with federal administrative, legal, and program rules tied to the use of grant funds.
For assistance with accessing the announcement or dealing with electronic submission issues, the notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, providing phone numbers (1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282), operating hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov. Overall, this opportunity functioned as a targeted, single-applicant disaster relief grant designed to advance a specific resilience and right-of-way preservation objective at Hudson Yards, with the broader goal of reducing future disaster risk and protecting long-term rail capacity and reliability in a vital segment of the Northeast Corridor.
FAQs: FY 2013 Hudson Yards Resiliency and Right of Way Preservation (FR-SAN-13-002)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled FY 2013 HUDSON YARDS RESILIENCY AND RIGHT OF WAY PRESERVATION.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR-SAN-13-002.
Which federal agency announced this opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal grant announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose was to support resilience and disaster-mitigation work tied to the Northeast Corridor by preserving an underground railroad right of way (ROW) in Manhattan in the Hudson Yards area, specifically associated with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) John D. Caemmerer West Side Yard (commonly referred to as the Hudson Yards development site).
What does "right of way preservation" mean in this context?
In practical terms, it refers to protecting and maintaining a critical underground corridor space so that future rail infrastructure needs would not be blocked or made more vulnerable as surrounding development proceeded.
How does this grant relate to resilience and disaster mitigation?
The funding was aimed at reducing the risk and consequences of future extreme-weather events and similar disasters by supporting protective measures connected to a critical rail corridor space.
What disaster relief funding source supported this grant?
The grant used Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding authorized under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law 113-2), enacted January 29, 2013.
What geographic area and site did the grant focus on?
The focus was in Manhattan, in the area associated with the Hudson Yards development site and the LIRR John D. Caemmerer West Side Yard.
What rail corridor was identified as being tied to the project purpose?
The notice tied the work to the Northeast Corridor, emphasizing long-term rail capacity and reliability in that nationally significant passenger rail segment.
How much funding was available?
The award ceiling was up to $185,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award amount was identified; the award floor was listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning no non-federal match was required as a condition of receiving the grant.
Which program listing (CFDA) was associated with this opportunity?
The catalog listing identified the program under CFDA 20.323, described as Fiscal Year 2013 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was extremely limited. Only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) was eligible to apply.
Were state or local governments, authorities, or private organizations eligible?
No. The notice indicated that other entities, including state and local governments, authorities, and private organizations, were not eligible applicants for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was May 17, 2013.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (May 16, 2013) and closing date (May 17, 2013), the announcement established a very short application window.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 16, 2013.
How was the application required to be submitted?
Amtrak was required to complete and submit the grant application electronically.
What documents and forms were required in the submission package?
The required submission package included:
- A cover letter
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs)
- Signed copies of DOT/FRA Assurances and Certifications forms (available through the FRA website link provided in the notice)
Where were the DOT/FRA Assurances and Certifications forms available?
The notice stated these forms were available through the FRA website link provided in the notice.
What kind of grant was this (competitive or targeted)?
It functioned as a targeted, single-applicant disaster relief grant designed for Amtrak to carry out a specific resilience and right-of-way preservation objective at Hudson Yards.
What broader goal did the grant support beyond the immediate project?
The broader goal was to reduce future disaster risk and help protect long-term rail capacity and reliability in a vital segment of the Northeast Corridor.
Who could be contacted for help with electronic submission or accessing the announcement?
The notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for assistance.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk phone numbers?
The phone numbers listed were 1-866-577-0771 and 202-401-5282.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk operating hours?
The hours were 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 was help@grantsolutions.gov.
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