Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 15 001
Apply for FR AMT 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Capital and Debt Service Grant and American Disabilities Act Grant to Amtrak" 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 23, 2014 and posted on Oct 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 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 $205,029,026.00 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 FY15 Capital and Debt Service Grant and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grant to Amtrak (Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-15-001) is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant funded under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 113-164). It provides a total of $205,029,026 to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to support capital needs and debt service during the early part of fiscal year 2015. The total is derived from $207,050,231 appropriated for this purpose, minus $2,021,205 in FRA holdbacks. The funding is structured as an earmark-style award and is specifically tied to Amtrak as the only eligible applicant.
The grant is meant to cover capital and debt service expenses, with several required set-asides and limits. Up to $39,240,948 of the award may be used for Amtrak debt service payments. At least $9,859,535 must be used for capital improvements that bring facilities and stations served by Amtrak into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reflecting a minimum investment requirement in accessibility upgrades. In addition, the Secretary of Transportation is permitted to use up to $7,887,628 to subsidize Amtrak operating losses if Amtrak's separate operating grant funds are not enough to meet operating costs for FY2015, creating a limited backstop for shortfalls.
The funding availability is time-limited because it is tied to the continuing resolution period. It is available to cover costs incurred from October 1, 2014 through December 11, 2014, or until the date a full-year FY15 appropriations act is enacted, whichever comes first. In practical terms, this opportunity functions as a short-term FY2015 bridge for capital, debt service, and certain contingency operating needs until full-year appropriations are settled.
To receive the funds, Amtrak is required to submit an application package electronically, including a cover letter; the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance); the SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs); and signed FRA/Department of Transportation assurances and certification forms. Amtrak must also provide detailed planning and financial documentation: FY15 Capital Program scopes by project, an FY15 capital budget broken out by program, and debt service data provided by month through December 11, 2014. These items are intended to document what projects will be funded, how capital dollars will be allocated, and the timing and amounts of debt service payments during the covered period.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted in mid-October 2014, with an application closing date of October 31, 2014, and it was archived at the end of November 2014. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number associated with the program is 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants), and the awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submission system, the notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY15 Capital and Debt Service Grant and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grant to Amtrak, Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-15-001, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What law funds this grant?
The grant is funded under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 113-164).
What is the total funding amount available under this opportunity?
The total funding provided through this opportunity is $205,029,026.
How was the $205,029,026 total calculated?
The total comes from $207,050,231 appropriated for this purpose, minus $2,021,205 in FRA holdbacks.
Who is eligible to apply?
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is the only eligible applicant. The funding is structured as an earmark-style award and is specifically tied to Amtrak.
Is this a competitive grant?
Based on the notice description, this functions as an earmark-style award tied to Amtrak as the sole eligible applicant, rather than a competitive open solicitation.
What types of costs can the grant support?
The grant is intended to support Amtrak capital needs and debt service during the early part of fiscal year 2015. It also includes a limited, permitted operating-loss subsidy under specific conditions described in the opportunity.
Is there a limit on how much can be used for debt service?
Yes. Up to $39,240,948 of the award may be used for Amtrak debt service payments.
Is any funding required to be used for ADA-related work?
Yes. At least $9,859,535 must be used for capital improvements that bring facilities and stations served by Amtrak into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Can any of the grant be used to subsidize operating losses?
Yes, but only in a limited way. The Secretary of Transportation is permitted to use up to $7,887,628 to subsidize Amtrak operating losses if Amtrak's separate operating grant funds are not sufficient to meet operating costs for FY2015.
What time period does the funding cover?
The funding is available to cover costs incurred from October 1, 2014 through December 11, 2014, or until the date a full-year FY15 appropriations act is enacted, whichever comes first.
Why is the funding period limited?
The availability is time-limited because it is tied to the continuing resolution period. Practically, it acts as a short-term FY2015 bridge until full-year appropriations are enacted.
What does Amtrak need to submit to apply?
Amtrak must submit an application package electronically that includes: a cover letter; the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance); the SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs); and signed FRA/DOT assurances and certification forms.
What additional planning and financial documentation is required?
The application must also include: FY15 Capital Program scopes by project; an FY15 capital budget broken out by program; and debt service data provided by month through December 11, 2014.
What is the purpose of providing project scopes, a capital budget, and monthly debt service data?
These items are intended to document which projects will be funded, how capital dollars will be allocated by program, and the timing and amounts of debt service payments during the covered period.
Is the application submitted electronically?
Yes. The notice specifies that the application package must be submitted electronically.
What were the posting and closing dates for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted in mid-October 2014, and the application closing date was October 31, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived at the end of November 2014.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants).
What should an applicant do if they have technical issues accessing the announcement or submission system?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or submission system, the notice directs applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
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