FY2018 Supplemental National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation | FR AMT 18 010

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The FY2018 Supplemental National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding opportunity created under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115-141). It is a discretionary award structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the FRA is expected to stay involved in oversight and coordination as Amtrak carries out the funded work. The purpose of the grant is to provide a large supplemental infusion of federal support for Amtrak’s National Network needs, with funding targeted to capital projects, debt service obligations, accessibility improvements required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), railroad safety technology, and certain Surface Transportation Board (STB) related expenses.

The total amount made available through this opportunity is $734,320,574, which functions as the award ceiling for the program. The funding is broken into several key buckets with specific set-asides. First, the grant covers broad Capital and Debt Service needs, supporting major assets and long-term financial commitments that keep the national passenger rail system operating and improving over time. Second, $23,645,955 of the overall amount is specifically reserved for ADA expenses, reflecting a dedicated commitment to accessibility-related work such as station or equipment improvements that help ensure services meet federal disability access requirements. Third, the law requires that at least $50,000,000 be used for the development, installation, and operation of railroad safety technology. This includes funding for Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation on certain state-supported routes, specifically those defined under 49 U.S.C. 24102(13), where PTC may not otherwise be required by statute or regulation. Finally, the opportunity allows up to $5,000,000 for STB-related expenses, and those funds remain available until fully expended, indicating they do not face the same immediate lapse pressures as some other categories.

Eligibility for this grant is closed to the public and limited to a single applicant: the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). No other entities, including states, local governments, or private organizations, are eligible to apply. To receive the funds, Amtrak must submit a complete application package electronically and provide standard federal grant forms and supporting documents. Required materials include the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs), a detailed Statement of Work describing what will be done with the funding, and signed FRA assurances and certification forms maintained by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA 20.315 and was posted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, with a closing date of May 30, 2018, and a creation date of May 2, 2018.

• The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2018 Supplemental National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation" 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 2018-05-02.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-05-30. (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 $734,320,574.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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