Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 18 010
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.Apply for FR AMT 18 010
- 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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FAQs: FY2018 Supplemental National Network Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
What is the FY2018 Supplemental National Network Grant?
It is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding opportunity that provides supplemental federal support for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to address National Network needs. The opportunity was created under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115-141).
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary award structured as a cooperative agreement. Under a cooperative agreement, the FRA is expected to remain involved in oversight and coordination as Amtrak carries out the funded work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility 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.
What is the purpose of the grant funding?
The purpose 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.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total amount made available is $734,320,574. This amount functions as the award ceiling for the program.
How is the funding allocated or set aside?
The opportunity describes several key funding buckets and set-asides:
- Broad Capital and Debt Service needs (major assets and long-term financial commitments).
- $23,645,955 specifically reserved for ADA expenses.
- At least $50,000,000 required for development, installation, and operation of railroad safety technology.
- Up to $5,000,000 allowed for STB-related expenses (available until fully expended).
What kinds of projects can be funded under Capital and Debt Service?
The grant supports broad Capital and Debt Service needs, including major assets and long-term financial commitments that help keep the national passenger rail system operating and improving over time.
What is the ADA set-aside and how much is reserved?
$23,645,955 is specifically reserved for ADA expenses. This set-aside reflects a dedicated commitment to accessibility-related work, such as station or equipment improvements needed to meet federal disability access requirements.
Is there a minimum amount required for railroad safety technology?
Yes. The law requires that at least $50,000,000 be used for the development, installation, and operation of railroad safety technology.
Does the safety technology funding include Positive Train Control (PTC)?
Yes. The safety technology category 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.
What are STB-related expenses and how much can be used for them?
The opportunity allows up to $5,000,000 for certain Surface Transportation Board (STB) related expenses.
Do the STB-related funds have a special period of availability?
Yes. The STB-related funds remain available until fully expended, meaning they do not face the same immediate lapse pressures as some other categories.
How must Amtrak submit the application?
Amtrak must submit a complete application package electronically.
What standard federal forms are required in the application package?
The required materials include:
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs)
- SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs)
What additional supporting documents are required?
The application must also include a detailed Statement of Work describing what will be done with the funding, along with signed FRA assurances and certification forms maintained by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA 20.315.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was created on May 2, 2018, and the closing date was May 30, 2018.
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