Opportunity Information: Apply for FR MPS 10 001
Apply for FR MPS 10 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pittsburgh Maglev Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.318 Maglev Project Selection Program SAFETEA LU.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2010 and posted on Feb 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 26, 2010 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 $889,200.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $889,200.00 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is eligible to apply for this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pittsburgh Maglev Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR MPS 10 001) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation funding announcement administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It provides support through a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to be actively involved with the recipient during the life of the award rather than simply issuing funds with minimal oversight. The funding is tied to the Maglev Project Selection Program under SAFETEA-LU (CFDA 20.318) and uses Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program funds that have been specifically earmarked for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania maglev project.
The total amount available under this opportunity is $889,200, and the announcement anticipates making a single award. The award ceiling is also $889,200, indicating the full amount is intended for one recipient, while the award floor is listed as $0 (a standard field value that does not change the fact that the program is structured around one award at the earmarked amount). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so the recipient must provide non-federal funds or other qualifying match consistent with the program rules and the terms negotiated in the cooperative agreement.
Eligibility is extremely limited. Although the listing uses a general category of "Others" for applicants, the eligibility text clarifies that only the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is eligible to apply. In practical terms, this is not an open competition for local governments, universities, private firms, or other public agencies; it is a targeted, earmarked award vehicle intended to route the specified federal funds to PennDOT for the Pittsburgh maglev effort.
Key timing details from the posting show the opportunity was posted on February 16, 2010, created in the system on February 18, 2010, and had a closing date that was set to February 26, 2010 (with the original closing date shown as February 28, 2010). The opportunity was later archived on March 28, 2010. For applicants or stakeholders needing access assistance with the full announcement materials, the notice directs users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov, 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005) during standard weekday business hours (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern).
FAQs: Pittsburgh Maglev Project (Funding Opportunity Number FR MPS 10 001)
What is the Pittsburgh Maglev Project grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) funding announcement administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to support the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania maglev project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR MPS 10 001.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What type of award is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement. This means the federal agency expects to be actively involved with the recipient during the life of the award, rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight.
What program is this funding tied to?
The funding is tied to the Maglev Project Selection Program under SAFETEA-LU and is listed under CFDA 20.318.
What is the source of the funds for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program funds that have been specifically earmarked for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania maglev project.
How much funding is available?
The total amount available is $889,200.
How many awards does the announcement expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $889,200.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0. This is a standard field value and does not change that the opportunity is structured around one award at the earmarked amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must provide non-federal funds or other qualifying match consistent with the program rules and the terms negotiated in the cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is extremely limited. Only the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is eligible to apply.
Is this an open competition for other entities (local governments, universities, private firms, or other agencies)?
No. This is not an open competition. It is a targeted, earmarked award vehicle intended to route the specified federal funds to PennDOT for the Pittsburgh maglev effort.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 16, 2010.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The opportunity was created in the system on February 18, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was set to February 26, 2010. The original closing date shown was February 28, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 28, 2010.
Where can someone get help accessing the full announcement materials?
Users needing access assistance are directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details?
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov
Phone: 1-800-618-0223 or 301-231-6005
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk hours?
Standard weekday business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
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