Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 14 001
Apply for FR AMT 14 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY14 Operating Grant (DTFRDV 14 G 00001)" 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 Oct 24, 2013 and posted on Oct 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 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 $129,484,568.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY14 Operating Grant (DTFRDV 14 G 00001), listed under Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-14-001, is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to provide short-term operating support to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). The grant is authorized under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-46, enacted October 17, 2013). Its purpose is narrowly defined: to make up to $129,484,568 available to Amtrak to cover operating expenses during the continuing resolution period, specifically through January 15, 2014, or until the applicable full-year FY2014 appropriations law is enacted, whichever occurs first. In practical terms, this is bridge funding intended to keep passenger rail operations supported while Congress completes full-year appropriations.
Eligibility for this funding is limited exclusively to Amtrak; no other applicants are permitted. The opportunity falls under CFDA 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants), and it does not require any cost sharing or matching funds, meaning Amtrak is not required to contribute a specified non-federal share as a condition of receiving the award. The award ceiling is the full $129,484,568 amount, while the award floor is listed as $0, reflecting that the final awarded amount could be up to the ceiling depending on the approved application and award decision.
To receive the funds, Amtrak must submit a complete grant application package electronically. The required elements include the standard Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Projects, and signed FRA/DOT Assurances and Certification forms (provided via the FRA link in the announcement). In addition to these standard federal grant forms, FRA requires program-specific reporting attachments: Schedule V(b), a Summary of FRA Defined Train Contribution, and Schedule V(a), a Summary Performance Report covering the period through January 15, 2014. These schedules signal that FRA is tying the operating assistance not only to general compliance certifications but also to defined operational and performance reporting metrics relevant to Amtrak service supported under federal operating assistance.
Key dates show this was a fast-turnaround funding action consistent with continuing resolution timelines. The opportunity was created on October 24, 2013, posted on October 25, 2013, and had an original and current closing date of October 28, 2013, indicating a very short application window. The announcement was later archived on November 27, 2013. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting materials electronically, applicants were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, with phone and email contact information provided and support hours listed as weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY14 Operating Grant (DTFRDV 14 G 00001)?
The FY14 Operating Grant (DTFRDV 14 G 00001), listed under Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-14-001, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is intended to provide short-term operating support to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).
Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR-AMT-14-001.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is narrowly defined: to provide bridge operating support to Amtrak by making funding available for operating expenses during the continuing resolution period while Congress completes full-year FY2014 appropriations.
What law authorizes this funding?
The grant is authorized under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-46), enacted on October 17, 2013.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Up to $129,484,568 is available to Amtrak under this opportunity.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $129,484,568.
What is the award floor and what does it mean?
The award floor is listed as $0. This reflects that the final awarded amount could be up to the ceiling depending on the approved application and award decision.
How long does this funding cover?
The funding is intended to cover operating expenses through January 15, 2014, or until the applicable full-year FY2014 appropriations law is enacted, whichever occurs first.
Is this funding intended for long-term operations support?
No. The opportunity is described as short-term, bridge funding tied specifically to the continuing resolution period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited exclusively to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). No other applicants are permitted.
Are any other rail operators, states, local governments, or private entities eligible?
No. Based on the opportunity description, only Amtrak is eligible to apply and receive an award.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning Amtrak is not required to provide a specified non-federal share as a condition of receiving the award.
How must the application be submitted?
Amtrak must submit a complete grant application package electronically.
What standard federal forms are required in the application package?
The required standard forms include: the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) and the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Projects.
What additional assurances or certifications are required?
The application must include signed FRA/DOT Assurances and Certification forms, which are provided via the FRA link referenced in the announcement.
What program-specific reporting attachments are required?
FRA requires several program-specific reporting attachments, including Schedule V(b) (Summary of FRA Defined Train Contribution) and Schedule V(a) (Summary Performance Report covering the period through January 15, 2014).
What do Schedule V(a) and Schedule V(b) relate to?
These schedules indicate that FRA ties the operating assistance to defined operational and performance reporting metrics relevant to Amtrak service supported under federal operating assistance, in addition to general compliance certifications.
When was this funding opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created on October 24, 2013, and posted on October 25, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was October 28, 2013.
How long was the application window?
The timeline indicates a very short application window consistent with continuing resolution timelines (posted October 25, 2013 and closing October 28, 2013).
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The announcement was archived on November 27, 2013.
Where should technical questions or electronic submission issues be directed?
Technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting materials electronically were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, using the phone and email contact information provided in the announcement.
When is help available for technical issues?
Support hours were listed as weekdays during standard Eastern Time business hours.
What kind of grant is this (discretionary or formula)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What types of expenses is the funding intended to cover?
The funding is intended to cover Amtrak operating expenses during the continuing resolution period, as described in the opportunity.
What is the practical goal of this grant?
In practical terms, the grant is bridge funding intended to keep passenger rail operations supported while Congress completes full-year appropriations for FY2014.
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