Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 23 007
The FY23 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-23-007) is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the authority of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). It provides a single, very large award intended specifically for Amtrak to support improvements across Amtrak's National Network. The total funding amount available under this FY 2023 supplemental opportunity is $3,143,000,000, and the opportunity anticipates one award, effectively making it a targeted allocation rather than a broad competitive grant open to multiple applicants.
The purpose of the funding is to address major capital needs on the National Network, with a strong emphasis on modernizing equipment and reducing long-standing maintenance and state-of-good-repair gaps. Key eligible activities include replacing single-level passenger rolling stock (for example, aging railcars used on many long-distance and corridor services), tackling the backlog of deferred capital work, and renewing or replacing obsolete assets that have accumulated over time. Another central use is improving accessibility by bringing Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which can involve upgrades such as accessible platforms, paths of travel, elevators, ramps, signage, and other station elements required for full accessibility.
Beyond these core categories, the announcement also allows other eligible uses of IIJA supplemental funding, including using the funds as the non-federal cost share in projects supported through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program when those projects are on the National Network. In practical terms, this means the funding can help Amtrak meet match requirements and leverage additional federal-state partnership investments for network-wide improvements. The notice also recognizes that there may be other appropriate costs necessary to carry out the projects supported by this funding, consistent with IIJA requirements and FRA oversight typical of a cooperative agreement (where the federal agency generally has more involvement in project administration than in a standard grant).
Eligibility is listed as "Others," but the text of the opportunity makes clear the funds are to be made available to Amtrak, so the application process is structured around Amtrak receiving the award once required materials are submitted and accepted. The activity category is transportation, and the CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number associated with the program is 20.315.
To receive the funds, Amtrak must submit a complete grant application package electronically by the stated closing date (originally June 15, 2023, with the opportunity created June 1, 2023). Required submission components include the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs), a Statement of Work describing the activities to be funded, and signed FRA/U.S. DOT Assurances and Certification forms (available through the FRA link provided in the announcement). Taken together, these documents are meant to formalize the scope, compliance commitments, and program assurances for how the $3.143 billion will be used to renew rolling stock, address deferred capital needs, and improve ADA compliance across Amtrak's National Network.Apply for FR AMT 23 007
- The Department of Transportation, DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY23 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement" 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 Jun 01, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2023 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 $3,143,000,000.00 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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FAQs: FY23 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement (FR-AMT-23-007)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the FY23 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement, Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-23-007.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of federal funding is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically involves more federal involvement in project administration and oversight than a standard grant.
What law authorizes this supplemental funding?
The opportunity is issued under the authority of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58.
How much funding is available under this FY 2023 supplemental opportunity?
The total funding amount available is $3,143,000,000.
How many awards does FRA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The award is intended specifically for Amtrak to support improvements across Amtrak's National Network.
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. While eligibility is listed as "Others," the notice indicates the funds are to be made available to Amtrak, and the opportunity anticipates a single award. Practically, this functions as a targeted allocation rather than a broad competitive program.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to address major capital needs on Amtrak's National Network, with emphasis on modernizing equipment and reducing long-standing maintenance and state-of-good-repair gaps.
What kinds of projects are eligible under this opportunity?
Eligible activities include replacing single-level passenger rolling stock, addressing the backlog of deferred capital work, renewing or replacing obsolete assets, and improving accessibility at Amtrak-served stations to achieve full Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
What does "replacing single-level passenger rolling stock" mean in this context?
It refers to replacing aging single-level passenger railcars used on many long-distance and corridor services across the National Network.
What does the opportunity mean by addressing "deferred capital work" and "obsolete assets"?
It refers to tackling a backlog of capital needs that have been postponed over time and renewing or replacing assets that are outdated and have accumulated due to long-standing investment gaps.
What kinds of ADA accessibility upgrades are contemplated for stations?
The notice points to bringing Amtrak-served stations into full ADA compliance, which may include accessible platforms, accessible paths of travel, elevators, ramps, signage, and other station elements required for full accessibility.
Can these IIJA supplemental funds be used as a non-federal cost share (match) for other projects?
Yes. The announcement allows the funds to be used as the non-federal cost share in projects supported through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program, when those projects are on the National Network.
What does it mean that the match use is limited to projects "on the National Network"?
Based on the notice, the IIJA supplemental funds can serve as the non-federal cost share only for Federal-State Partnership projects that are on Amtrak's National Network.
Are any other costs allowed besides the core eligible activities listed?
Yes. The notice recognizes there may be other appropriate costs necessary to carry out the projects supported by this funding, as long as they are consistent with IIJA requirements and FRA oversight typical of a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this program?
The CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) number is 20.315.
When was the opportunity created and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on June 1, 2023. The stated closing date was June 15, 2023.
How must the application package be submitted?
Amtrak must submit a complete grant application package electronically by the stated closing date.
What forms and documents are required for a complete submission?
The required components include: SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs), a Statement of Work describing the activities to be funded, and signed FRA/USDOT Assurances and Certification forms (available via the FRA link referenced in the announcement).
What is the purpose of the Statement of Work in this application?
The Statement of Work is used to describe the activities to be funded under the cooperative agreement, helping formalize what the $3.143 billion will support (such as rolling stock renewal, deferred capital work, and ADA improvements across the National Network).
What do the assurances and certification forms cover?
Based on the notice description, the assurances and certifications are part of formalizing compliance commitments and program assurances for how the funding will be used under FRA/USDOT requirements.
What happens once Amtrak submits the required materials?
The notice indicates the application process is structured around Amtrak receiving the award once required materials are submitted and accepted.
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