Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RLD 15 001
Apply for FR RLD 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Supplemental to Moynihan Station Redevelopment Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314 Railroad Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 18, 2015 and posted on Aug 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2015 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 $15,650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,650,000.00 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).
- Only the Moynihan Station Development Corporation is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Supplemental to the Moynihan Station Redevelopment Project (Funding Opportunity Number FR RLD 15 001) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation grant administered by the Federal Railroad Administration under CFDA 20.314 (Railroad Development). The funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government expects to have an active role in overseeing or participating in the project as it moves forward, rather than simply issuing a one-time award with minimal involvement. The opportunity was designed as a supplemental infusion of funds specifically to support continued progress on the Moynihan Station Project in New York City.
The purpose of the grant is to help increase passenger rail capacity and reduce operational constraints at Pennsylvania Station by shifting and expanding intermodal passenger functions into a newly redeveloped facility. The project centers on converting the James A. Farley Building and its Western Annex, located across Eighth Avenue from the existing Penn Station, into a new intermodal transportation hub to be known as the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Station. In practical terms, the initiative aims to relieve crowding and circulation bottlenecks at Penn Station and create improved passenger handling space and connectivity by leveraging the large, strategically located Farley complex.
This funding opportunity anticipated a single award, reflecting the fact that it was tailored to one specific project sponsor. The estimated total funding available was $15,650,000, and the award ceiling matched that amount, effectively indicating that the program expected to award up to the full $15.65 million as one grant. There was no stated award floor, which typically means the agency did not commit to a minimum award size, although the single-award structure and the ceiling suggest the intent was to fund a defined supplemental amount tied to the project scope.
Cost sharing or matching was required, so the recipient would need to provide non-federal funds or other eligible match consistent with the grant terms. The eligibility criteria were narrowly defined: only the Moynihan Station Development Corporation was eligible to apply. This kind of restricted eligibility is common for supplemental awards tied to an existing, named capital program where there is an established project lead and prior planning, governance, and interagency arrangements already in place.
Key timing details show the announcement was posted and created on August 18, 2015, with an original and final application closing date of August 21, 2015. That short window is typical for a targeted supplemental opportunity intended for a pre-identified applicant that is already positioned to apply quickly. The opportunity was later archived on September 20, 2015.
For applicants needing technical assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, providing phone numbers (1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282), hours of operation (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and an email address (help@grantsolutions.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY15 Supplemental to the Moynihan Station Redevelopment Project" with Funding Opportunity Number FR RLD 15 001.
2. Which federal agency is offering and administering this grant?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) grant administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
3. What CFDA program is this associated with?
The grant is listed under CFDA 20.314, Railroad Development.
4. What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. That means the federal government expects to play an active role in overseeing or participating as the project moves forward, rather than issuing a one-time award with minimal involvement.
5. What is the purpose of this supplemental funding?
The purpose is to provide a supplemental infusion of funds to support continued progress on the Moynihan Station Project in New York City.
6. What transportation problem is this grant intended to address?
The grant is intended to help increase passenger rail capacity and reduce operational constraints at Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station) by shifting and expanding intermodal passenger functions into a newly redeveloped facility.
7. What is the core project supported by this grant?
The project centers on converting the James A. Farley Building and its Western Annex into a new intermodal transportation hub known as the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Station.
8. Where is the project located?
The Farley Building and its Western Annex are located across Eighth Avenue from the existing Penn Station in New York City.
9. How does the project plan to improve conditions at Penn Station?
The initiative aims to relieve crowding and circulation bottlenecks at Penn Station and create improved passenger handling space and connectivity by leveraging the large Farley complex nearby.
10. How many awards were expected under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award, reflecting that it was tailored to one specific project sponsor.
11. What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available was $15,650,000.
12. What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $15,650,000, matching the estimated total funding available and indicating the program expected to award up to the full $15.65 million as one grant.
13. Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated. This typically means the agency did not commit to a minimum award size, even though the single-award structure suggests it was designed to fund a defined supplemental amount tied to the project scope.
14. Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient would need to provide non-federal funds or another eligible match consistent with the grant terms.
15. Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was narrowly defined: only the Moynihan Station Development Corporation was eligible to apply.
16. Why was eligibility restricted to a single applicant?
This restricted eligibility approach is common for supplemental awards tied to an existing, named capital program where there is an established project lead and prior planning, governance, and interagency arrangements already in place.
17. When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on August 18, 2015.
18. What was the application deadline?
The original and final application closing date was August 21, 2015.
19. Why was the application window so short?
A short window is typical for a targeted supplemental opportunity intended for a pre-identified applicant that is already positioned to apply quickly.
20. When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 20, 2015.
21. Where could applicants get technical help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing technical assistance were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
22. What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details?
Phone: 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282. Email: help@grantsolutions.gov. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
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