Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RLD 17 002
The FY17 Supplemental for the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee (SAIPRC) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.314. It was created on March 22, 2017, with an original application closing date of April 7, 2017. The grant is structured as a single expected award with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $1,150,800, indicating that the program is designed to fund one primary recipient to carry out the work described.
The purpose of the award is to provide targeted support for implementing Section 209, which governs the framework used for sharing costs and coordinating responsibilities for certain intercity passenger rail services involving states and Amtrak. Under this opportunity, the intended recipient is the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA). After receiving the award, NNEPRA is expected to work in full cooperation with SAIPRC Officers to select a contractor and then use the grant funds to pay that contractor for a specific package of services. Those services include analytical support (such as data-driven assessment and evaluation), strategic planning (helping SAIPRC members align on goals, approaches, and longer-term implementation steps), and administrative support (the operational coordination needed to keep the committee work moving effectively).
A central theme of the grant is facilitation: the contractor-supported effort is meant to strengthen and streamline the working relationship among the state members of SAIPRC, Amtrak, and the FRA. In practical terms, this means the funded activities are not focused on constructing infrastructure or purchasing equipment, but rather on the behind-the-scenes planning, analysis, and coordination that enable Section 209 implementation to function consistently across participating stakeholders. The overall outcome sought by the FRA is improved coordination and support capacity for SAIPRC so that intercity passenger rail cost-sharing and related planning can be carried out more effectively, with clearer alignment and smoother collaboration between the states, Amtrak, and federal oversight.Apply for FR RLD 17 002
- The Federal Transport Administration, DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY17 Supplemental for State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.314.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 07, 2017 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 $1,150,800.00 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the FY17 Supplemental for the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee (SAIPRC).
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 20.314.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 22, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 7, 2017.
How many awards does the FRA expect to make under this opportunity?
The grant is structured as a single expected award, meaning the program is designed to fund one primary recipient to carry out the work described.
What is the maximum funding amount available (the ceiling)?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is $1,150,800.
What is the purpose of this award?
The purpose is to provide targeted support for implementing Section 209, which governs the framework used for sharing costs and coordinating responsibilities for certain intercity passenger rail services involving states and Amtrak.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient under this opportunity is the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA).
What is Section 209 in the context of this grant?
Section 209 is referenced as the framework that governs cost-sharing and coordination responsibilities for certain intercity passenger rail services involving states and Amtrak. The grant is meant to support implementation of that framework.
What is SAIPRC?
SAIPRC stands for the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee. The grant funds are meant to strengthen SAIPRC support capacity and coordination among the states, Amtrak, and the FRA.
How will NNEPRA use the grant funds?
After receiving the award, NNEPRA is expected to work in full cooperation with SAIPRC Officers to select a contractor and then use the grant funds to pay that contractor for a specific package of services.
Does this grant fund a contractor, and how is that contractor chosen?
Yes. The work is intended to be delivered through a contractor-supported effort. The recipient (NNEPRA) is expected to work in full cooperation with SAIPRC Officers to select the contractor.
What types of services are funded by this opportunity?
The funded services are described as a specific package that includes analytical support, strategic planning, and administrative support for SAIPRC-related work.
What does "analytical support" mean here?
Analytical support is described as data-driven assessment and evaluation to support SAIPRC and Section 209 implementation activities.
What does "strategic planning" mean in this grant?
Strategic planning refers to helping SAIPRC members align on goals, approaches, and longer-term implementation steps related to Section 209 and committee coordination.
What does "administrative support" cover under this award?
Administrative support is described as the operational coordination needed to keep SAIPRC committee work moving effectively.
Is this grant intended for building rail infrastructure or buying equipment?
No. The funded activities are described as behind-the-scenes planning, analysis, and coordination rather than construction or equipment purchases.
What is the central theme or focus of the grant-funded work?
A central theme is facilitation. The contractor-supported effort is meant to strengthen and streamline the working relationship among the state members of SAIPRC, Amtrak, and the FRA.
Who are the key stakeholders expected to benefit from the funded activities?
The work is intended to support coordination among SAIPRC state members, Amtrak, and the FRA (federal oversight), improving how they collaborate on Section 209-related matters.
What outcomes is the FRA seeking through this award?
The FRA is seeking improved coordination and support capacity for SAIPRC so that intercity passenger rail cost-sharing and related planning can be carried out more effectively, with clearer alignment and smoother collaboration among the states, Amtrak, and the FRA.
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" federal grant?
The opportunity is described as discretionary, meaning it is offered as a federal grant where the awarding agency (FRA) has discretion in making the award, and the program is structured here as a single expected award to the intended recipient.
Does the grant description indicate multiple recipients or a competitive pool?
The information provided indicates a single expected award and identifies an intended recipient (NNEPRA), which suggests it is designed to fund one primary recipient for the described work.
What practical work will this funding enable?
It enables contractor-backed analysis, planning, and administrative coordination that supports consistent Section 209 implementation and strengthens day-to-day collaboration across the states, Amtrak, and FRA oversight.
What is meant by "improving coordination" in practical terms?
Based on the description, it means strengthening and streamlining working relationships, improving alignment on goals and approaches, and supporting committee operations so that Section 209 cost-sharing and related planning functions more smoothly.
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