Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 15 005
Apply for FR AMT 15 005
- The DOT-FRA in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY16 Amtrak Operating Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.315.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 02, 2015 and posted on Nov 02, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 06, 2015. (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 $49,071,339.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY16 Amtrak Operating Grant (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 15 005) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA) under CFDA 20.315. It was created and posted on November 2, 2015, with an application deadline of November 6, 2015. The purpose of this funding is straightforward: to provide Amtrak with temporary operating support authorized under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-53). The funds are intended to cover Amtrak operating expenses only for the interim period ending on December 11, 2015, or until the applicable full-year FY16 appropriations law is enacted, whichever occurs first. The total amount made available under this action is capped at $49,071,339, which also serves as the award ceiling.
Eligibility is effectively limited to Amtrak, even though the listing uses the broad category of "Others" with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the opportunity text. In practical terms, this is not a competitive program for general applicants; it is a targeted operating grant tied to a continuing resolution and meant to keep passenger rail operations funded during a short gap in full-year appropriations.
To receive the funds, Amtrak is required to complete a standard federal grant application package and submit specific forms and performance-related schedules electronically. The required submission includes the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Projects, and signed copies of the FRA and DOT assurances and certification forms (as provided at the FRA link in the notice). In addition, Amtrak must provide Schedule V-b (Summary of FRA Defined Train Contribution) and Schedule V-a (Summary Performance Report) covering performance through December 11, 2015. These requirements indicate that FRA is pairing the operating support with routine accountability documents, including standardized assurances and reporting that tracks train performance and financial contribution metrics during the covered period.
FAQs: FY16 Amtrak Operating Grant (FR AMT 15 005)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the FY16 Amtrak Operating Grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR AMT 15 005.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 20.315.
When was this opportunity created and posted?
It was created and posted on November 2, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 6, 2015.
What is the purpose of the FY16 Amtrak Operating Grant?
The purpose is to provide Amtrak with temporary operating support authorized under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-53).
What can the funds be used for?
The funds are intended to cover Amtrak operating expenses only during the covered interim period described in the opportunity.
What is the time period the funding is meant to cover?
The funds are intended only for the interim period ending on December 11, 2015, or until the applicable full-year FY16 appropriations law is enacted, whichever occurs first.
Is this a general competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. Although the listing uses the broad category of "Others," eligibility is effectively limited to Amtrak based on the eligibility clarification referenced in the opportunity text. In practice, it is a targeted operating grant tied to a continuing resolution rather than a competitive program for general applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively limited to Amtrak, per the opportunity's eligibility clarification.
How much funding is available under this action?
The total amount made available under this action is capped at $49,071,339.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $49,071,339 (the same as the total amount available under this action).
What type of support is this grant providing?
It provides temporary operating support for Amtrak during a short gap period under a continuing appropriations framework.
What must Amtrak submit to receive the funds?
Amtrak must complete a standard federal grant application package and submit specific forms and performance-related schedules electronically, as described in the opportunity.
Which standard federal form is required for the application?
The Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) is required.
Are assurances required as part of the submission?
Yes. The submission requires the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Projects, along with signed copies of FRA and DOT assurances and certification forms (as provided at the FRA link in the notice).
What FRA performance and reporting schedules are required?
The required schedules include Schedule V-b (Summary of FRA Defined Train Contribution) and Schedule V-a (Summary Performance Report).
What period must the required schedules cover?
The schedules must cover performance through December 11, 2015.
How must the application and related documents be submitted?
The opportunity specifies that the required forms and schedules must be submitted electronically.
Why does this opportunity require performance-related schedules?
Based on the opportunity description, FRA is pairing the temporary operating support with routine accountability documents, including reporting that tracks train performance and financial contribution metrics during the covered period.
What legal authority is cited for this temporary operating support?
The opportunity cites the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-53) as the authorization for the temporary operating support.
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