Opportunity Information: Apply for FR HSR 11 001
Apply for FR HSR 11 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.319 High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service Capital Assistance Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2011 and posted on Mar 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2011 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- States (including the District of Columbia), groups of states, interstate compacts, public agencies established by one or more states and having responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service or high speed passenger rail service, Amtrak, Amtrak in cooperation with states.
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Opportunity Summary:
The High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR HSR 11 001) is a discretionary Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding solicitation under the U.S. Department of Transportation. It offers cooperative agreement awards to support major transportation investments that improve high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service in the United States. The program is aligned with the CFDA listing 20.319, which covers capital assistance grants for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service, and it is structured to fund both broader corridor or service planning efforts and specific, stand-alone infrastructure or service improvements.
In this round, FRA announced that at least $2.42 billion was available for awards. That total combines two federal funding sources: $1.62 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) and $800 million from the FY 2010 DOT Appropriations Act. FRA indicated it expected to make roughly 30 awards, signaling that the solicitation was intended to support multiple projects and programs across different states and corridors rather than concentrating all funds in a small number of recipients.
Applications were invited in two main categories. First, Service Development Programs are aimed at advancing a coordinated package of activities needed to develop or expand intercity passenger rail or high speed rail service, typically at a corridor or multi-segment level, where planning, engineering, and phased implementation need to be tied together into a coherent delivery strategy. Second, Individual Projects are discrete investments that can be proposed and evaluated on their own merits, such as particular track, signal, station, capacity, or other capital improvements that enable faster, more reliable, or higher-capacity passenger rail operations. By soliciting both categories, FRA created pathways for applicants that were ready to build a specific improvement as well as applicants pursuing more comprehensive corridor development.
Eligibility is focused on public-sector rail sponsors and entities with responsibility for passenger rail service. Eligible applicants include states (including the District of Columbia), groups of states, interstate compacts, and public agencies established by one or more states that are responsible for providing intercity passenger rail service or high speed passenger rail service. Amtrak is also eligible, including proposals where Amtrak applies in cooperation with states. This eligibility structure reflects how intercity passenger rail is typically sponsored in the U.S., with states and state-created authorities often acting as the primary applicants and Amtrak frequently serving as the operating partner.
The solicitation requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds. While the notice summary provided here does not specify a minimum match percentage, the presence of a match requirement indicates that applicants needed to demonstrate financial participation and readiness beyond reliance on federal dollars alone, which is commonly used to show commitment, leverage, and feasibility for large transportation capital programs.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted March 11, 2011, with a creation date of March 17, 2011. The original application deadline was March 28, 2011, and it was later extended to April 4, 2011. The opportunity was archived on May 4, 2011. The award floor and ceiling were listed as $0, which typically means awards could vary widely in size and that applicants needed to consult the full announcement for the practical range of funding levels and for evaluation criteria, eligible costs, and required supporting documentation.
For technical assistance accessing the full announcement or working through the electronic submission process, applicants were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, with phone support at 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282 and email at help@grantsolutions.gov, available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern. Overall, this HSIPR solicitation represents a major federal investment round intended to accelerate intercity passenger rail and high speed rail development through a mix of corridor-level service development efforts and targeted capital projects, backed by substantial Recovery Act and appropriations funding and administered through cooperative agreements with FRA.
HSIPR Program (FR HSR 11 001) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program opportunity?
The HSIPR Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR HSR 11 001) is a discretionary Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding solicitation under the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides cooperative agreement awards to support major transportation investments that improve high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service in the United States.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What type of award does this program use?
This solicitation provides funding through cooperative agreements, which indicates an award structure involving federal participation consistent with FRA administration of the program.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is aligned with CFDA 20.319, which covers capital assistance grants for high speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail service.
How much funding was available in this round?
FRA announced that at least $2.42 billion was available for awards in this round.
Where did the $2.42 billion in available funding come from?
The total combined two federal funding sources: $1.62 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) and $800 million from the FY 2010 DOT Appropriations Act.
How many awards did FRA expect to make?
FRA indicated it expected to make roughly 30 awards, suggesting the solicitation was intended to support multiple projects and programs across different states and corridors.
What kinds of projects or efforts does HSIPR fund?
The program is structured to fund both broader corridor or service planning efforts and specific, stand-alone infrastructure or service improvements that improve intercity passenger rail and high speed rail service.
What are the main application categories under this solicitation?
Applications were invited in two main categories: (1) Service Development Programs and (2) Individual Projects.
What is a Service Development Program under this opportunity?
Service Development Programs are aimed at advancing a coordinated package of activities needed to develop or expand intercity passenger rail or high speed rail service. These efforts are typically at a corridor or multi-segment level and are intended to tie planning, engineering, and phased implementation into a coherent delivery strategy.
What is an Individual Project under this opportunity?
Individual Projects are discrete investments that can be proposed and evaluated on their own merits. Examples described include particular track, signal, station, capacity, or other capital improvements that enable faster, more reliable, or higher-capacity passenger rail operations.
Why did FRA solicit both Service Development Programs and Individual Projects?
By soliciting both categories, FRA created pathways for applicants that were ready to build a specific improvement as well as applicants pursuing more comprehensive corridor development.
Who is eligible to apply for HSIPR funding under this solicitation?
Eligibility is focused on public-sector rail sponsors and entities with responsibility for passenger rail service. Eligible applicants include states (including the District of Columbia), groups of states, interstate compacts, and public agencies established by one or more states that are responsible for providing intercity passenger rail service or high speed passenger rail service. Amtrak is also eligible.
Can a group of states apply together?
Yes. Groups of states are listed as eligible applicants.
Are interstate compacts eligible applicants?
Yes. Interstate compacts are explicitly included among eligible applicants.
Can state-created public agencies apply?
Yes. Public agencies established by one or more states that are responsible for providing intercity passenger rail service or high speed passenger rail service are eligible.
Is Amtrak eligible to apply?
Yes. Amtrak is eligible, including proposals where Amtrak applies in cooperation with states.
Does the solicitation require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The solicitation requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds.
Does the provided summary specify a minimum match percentage?
No. The notice summary provided does not specify a minimum match percentage, but it indicates that a match is required.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2011, with a creation date of March 17, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 28, 2011, and it was later extended to April 4, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 4, 2011.
What were the listed award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor and ceiling were listed as $0, which typically indicates that awards could vary widely in size and that applicants needed to consult the full announcement for the practical range of funding levels and related requirements.
Where can applicants get technical help with accessing the announcement or submitting electronically?
Applicants were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for technical assistance related to accessing the full announcement or working through the electronic submission process.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details and hours?
Phone support: 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.
What is the overall purpose of this HSIPR solicitation round?
This solicitation represents a major federal investment round intended to accelerate intercity passenger rail and high speed rail development through a mix of corridor-level service development efforts and targeted capital projects, supported by Recovery Act and appropriations funding and administered through cooperative agreements with FRA.
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