Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RLD 01 001
Apply for FR RLD 01 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Phase I of the Moynihan Station 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 Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2011 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 $59,826,775.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The Moynihan Station Development Corporation is the only eligible entity permitted to apply
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Opportunity Summary:
Phase I of the Moynihan Station Project (Funding Opportunity Number FR RLD 01 001) was a U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary grant opportunity designed to fund construction activities for the first phase of the Moynihan Station Project. The announcement describes an earmark of approximately $60 million to support this work, positioning the funding as targeted, project-specific federal assistance rather than a broadly competitive program open to multiple applicants.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant. The activity category was transportation, and the applicable CFDA number was 20.314 (Railroad Development), indicating the funding’s alignment with rail and intercity passenger rail infrastructure development objectives. The opportunity did not require any cost sharing or matching funds, so the project’s federal contribution was not contingent on the applicant providing a local match as a condition of award.
Funding levels were defined with an award ceiling of $59,826,775 and an award floor of $0. In practical terms, the ceiling reflects the maximum federal amount anticipated under the opportunity, closely matching the stated “approximately $60M†earmark, while the $0 floor is a standard listing convention and does not necessarily imply that zero-dollar awards were expected. Because this was an earmark-oriented opportunity, the funding level and recipient were effectively predetermined by the congressional designation and associated administrative processes.
Eligibility was highly restricted. The Moynihan Station Development Corporation was identified as the only eligible entity permitted to apply, and the listing’s “Eligible Applicants†field referenced “Others†with clarification provided in the eligibility text. This means the opportunity was not open to states, local governments, transit agencies, nonprofits, universities, or private entities unless they were the specifically named eligible organization. As a result, the application process functioned as a formal mechanism to execute the earmarked funding through the FRA rather than a general solicitation intended to select among competing proposals.
The opportunity was posted and created on February 9, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 15, 2011, and it was archived on April 14, 2011. Those dates indicate a relatively short application window, consistent with an announcement tied to a specific earmark and a single eligible applicant. The primary purpose, as stated in the description, was construction of Phase I, implying a defined set of deliverables and scope corresponding to early-stage implementation rather than conceptual planning alone.
For applicant support and technical access issues, the notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, including phone (1-866-577-0771), hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern), and email (help@grantsolutions.gov). The emphasis of the contact information was on assistance with electronic access to the full announcement, suggesting the core administrative pathway for submission and documentation ran through the GrantSolutions platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is Phase I of the Moynihan Station Project, a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary grant announcement intended to fund construction activities for the first phase of the Moynihan Station Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR RLD 01 001.
Which federal agency is administering the funding?
The funding was administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the FRA expected substantial involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The stated purpose was to support construction of Phase I of the Moynihan Station Project, indicating a defined early implementation scope rather than conceptual planning alone.
How much funding was available?
The announcement described an earmark of approximately $60 million to support Phase I construction activities.
What was the maximum possible award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity was $59,826,775.
What was the minimum possible award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0. The listing notes this is a standard convention and does not necessarily mean a zero-dollar award was expected.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require any cost sharing or matching funds as a condition of award.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was transportation.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The applicable CFDA number was 20.314 (Railroad Development).
Was this a competitive grant opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The opportunity was described as earmark-oriented and targeted, positioning it as project-specific federal assistance rather than a broadly competitive program.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was highly restricted. The Moynihan Station Development Corporation was identified as the only eligible entity permitted to apply.
Could states, local governments, transit agencies, nonprofits, universities, or private entities apply?
No. The information provided indicates the opportunity was not open to other entities unless they were the specifically named eligible organization.
Why was eligibility limited to a single organization?
Based on the description, the opportunity functioned as a formal mechanism to execute earmarked funding through the FRA, with the funding level and recipient effectively predetermined by congressional designation and related administrative processes.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 9, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was March 15, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 14, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the provided dates (February 9, 2011 to March 15, 2011), the application window was relatively short, consistent with an announcement tied to a specific earmark and a single eligible applicant.
How were applicants instructed to access the full announcement and handle technical issues?
The notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, with the emphasis on assistance related to electronic access to the full announcement.
What is the GrantSolutions Help Desk phone number and availability?
Phone: 1-866-577-0771. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
What is the GrantSolutions Help Desk email address?
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov.
What submission or administrative platform was referenced?
The contact details and context indicate the administrative pathway for electronic access and related documentation ran through the GrantSolutions platform.
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