Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 17 006
The FY17 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 17 006 (CFDA 20.315). It was created on December 22, 2016, with an original closing date of January 12, 2017, and it contemplates a single award. The opportunity is essentially a mechanism for FRA to obligate and deliver supplemental FY2017 funds to support Amtrak's National Network activities under the terms set by federal appropriations law.
The funding authority comes from the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 114-254). Under this law, FRA is directed to make available a total of $87,777,270 to Amtrak on a time-limited basis, meaning the funds are available until April 28, 2017, or until the date a full-year FY2017 appropriations act is enacted, whichever happens first. This structure reflects a continuing resolution environment where agencies provide interim funding levels and require recipients to complete standard grant documentation to access the appropriated funds.
The total amount is split into two main purposes. First, $86,011,888 is provided to cover Capital and Debt Service needs, which generally refers to costs associated with long-term investments and financing obligations tied to the National Network, such as infrastructure, equipment, and repayment or servicing of eligible debt. Second, $1,765,382 is specifically designated for expenses related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), supporting accessibility-related improvements or compliance costs. Together, these categories define how the supplemental appropriation is intended to be used and reported.
Eligibility is uniquely restricted: Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply. In practical terms, this is not an open competition but rather a statutory pass-through implemented through a formal grant process. To receive the funds, Amtrak must submit a completed grant application along with the applicable standard federal forms required for DOT/FRA grant awards. This requirement ensures the appropriation is executed through normal federal grant controls, including documentation, assurances, and the administrative steps necessary to obligate and disburse federal funds.Apply for FR AMT 17 006
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY17 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)" 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 2016-12-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-01-12. (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 $87,777,270.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY17 Supplemental for National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)."
Which federal agency is issuing this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR AMT 17 006.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 20.315.
When was this opportunity created?
It was created on December 22, 2016.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was January 12, 2017.
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. The opportunity contemplates a single award and is not an open competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to a single applicant: the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).
Why is eligibility limited only to Amtrak?
Based on the description provided, this opportunity functions as a statutory pass-through implemented through a formal grant process to obligate and deliver supplemental FY2017 funds to support Amtrak's National Network activities.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to provide a mechanism for FRA to obligate and deliver supplemental FY2017 funds to support Amtrak's National Network activities, consistent with federal appropriations law and standard federal grant controls.
What is the legal authority for the funding?
The funding authority is the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 114-254).
How much funding is made available under this opportunity?
A total of $87,777,270 is directed to be made available to Amtrak on a time-limited basis.
How is the total funding amount divided?
The total is split into two categories: (1) $86,011,888 for Capital and Debt Service needs, and (2) $1,765,382 designated for expenses related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
What can the Capital and Debt Service portion be used for?
The Capital and Debt Service funding (listed as $86,011,888) is intended to cover National Network Capital and Debt Service needs, generally referring to long-term investments and financing obligations tied to the National Network, such as infrastructure, equipment, and repayment or servicing of eligible debt.
What can the ADA-designated portion be used for?
The ADA-designated funding (listed as $1,765,382) is specifically set aside for expenses related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), supporting accessibility-related improvements or compliance costs.
Are the funds available indefinitely?
No. The funds are time-limited. They are available until April 28, 2017, or until the date a full-year FY2017 appropriations act is enacted, whichever happens first.
What does it mean that the funding is provided in a continuing resolution environment?
As described, this structure reflects a continuing resolution environment where agencies provide interim funding levels and require recipients to complete standard grant documentation to access the appropriated funds.
How will the funds be delivered to the recipient?
The funds are delivered through a formal FRA grant process designed to obligate and disburse the supplemental appropriations consistent with normal federal grant controls.
What does Amtrak need to submit to receive the funds?
Amtrak must submit a completed grant application along with the applicable standard federal forms required for DOT/FRA grant awards.
Why are standard federal forms required if the funding is directed by law?
The description indicates the forms and documentation are required so the appropriation is executed through normal federal grant controls, including documentation, assurances, and the administrative steps necessary to obligate and disburse federal funds.
How many awards does FRA expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity contemplates a single award.
What kinds of oversight or controls apply to this funding?
Based on the provided information, the funding is administered through standard DOT/FRA grant controls, including required documentation, assurances, and administrative steps used to obligate and disburse federal funds.
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