Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 14 003
Apply for FR AMT 14 003
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY14 Supplement 1 Capital and Debts Service Grant (FR AMT 0003)" 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 Feb 6, 2014 and posted on Feb 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 2014 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 $989,750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The only entity eligible for this award is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY14 Supplement 1 Capital and Debts Service Grant (Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-14-003) is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to provide funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for capital-related expenses and debt service. The grant is authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76, enacted January 17, 2014). Under this appropriation, FRA makes available up to $989,750,000 to Amtrak, which reflects an initial $1,050,000,000 appropriation reduced by $5,250,000 in FRA holdbacks, and the award is explicitly subject to the availability of funds.
This opportunity is narrowly targeted: Amtrak is the only eligible applicant, and the program anticipates a single award. The funding is associated with CFDA number 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning Amtrak is not required to provide a matching contribution as a condition of receiving the award. The award ceiling is $989,750,000 and the award floor is listed as $0, which typically signals that the final awarded amount could be any value up to the cap depending on approved needs and available funding.
To receive funds, Amtrak must submit a complete electronic grant application package to FRA. The required submission components include a cover letter; the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance); the SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs); signed copies of FRA and U.S. DOT assurances and certification forms (made available through FRA); detailed FY14 Capital Program scopes organized by project; an FY14 Capital Budget organized by program; and monthly FY14 debt service source data. In practice, these requirements indicate that FRA is expecting both standard federal assistance forms and detailed project and financial documentation that ties the request to specific capital work and scheduled debt obligations across the fiscal year.
The opportunity was posted on February 6, 2014, with an original and current closing date of February 14, 2014, and it was later archived on March 16, 2014. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting materials electronically, the notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov) and provides phone support during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern).
FAQs: FY14 Supplement 1 Capital and Debts Service Grant (FR-AMT-14-003)
What is the FY14 Supplement 1 Capital and Debts Service Grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), to provide funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for capital-related expenses and debt service during FY14.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR-AMT-14-003.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Who is the intended recipient of this funding?
The funding is intended for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).
Who is eligible to apply?
Amtrak is the only eligible applicant for this opportunity.
Is this opportunity competitive or limited to a single applicant?
It is narrowly targeted and limited to Amtrak as the only eligible applicant.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates a single award.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding supports capital-related expenses and debt service for Amtrak.
What is the total funding amount available under this opportunity?
FRA makes available up to $989,750,000 to Amtrak under this opportunity, subject to the availability of funds.
How was the maximum available amount calculated?
The amount reflects an initial $1,050,000,000 appropriation reduced by $5,250,000 in FRA holdbacks, resulting in up to $989,750,000 available.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $989,750,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Does the $0 award floor mean an award is guaranteed?
No. The notice states the award is explicitly subject to the availability of funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning Amtrak is not required to provide a matching contribution as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the legal authority for this grant?
The grant is authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76), enacted January 17, 2014.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants).
How must the application be submitted?
Amtrak must submit a complete electronic grant application package to FRA.
What standard federal forms are required as part of the submission?
The required components include the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and the SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs).
What other documents are required besides SF-424 and SF-424D?
The required submission components also include a cover letter; signed copies of FRA and USDOT assurances and certification forms (made available through FRA); detailed FY14 Capital Program scopes organized by project; an FY14 Capital Budget organized by program; and monthly FY14 debt service source data.
What level of detail is expected for capital program information?
The submission must include detailed FY14 Capital Program scopes organized by project, indicating the request should be tied to specific capital work.
How should the capital budget be presented?
The application must include an FY14 Capital Budget organized by program.
What debt-service information must be provided?
Amtrak must provide monthly FY14 debt service source data.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 6, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is February 14, 2014.
Was the opportunity archived?
Yes. It was archived on March 16, 2014.
Where should applicants get help with technical issues related to access or electronic submission?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting materials electronically, the notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk at help@grantsolutions.gov.
Is phone support available for technical issues?
Yes. The notice provides phone support during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
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