Maglev Project Selection Program – SAFETEA-LU
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide financial assistance for a demonstration magnetic levitation transportation project.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
Only for existing Maglev projects.
Beneficiaries
- State
State governments.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Review the application package to ensure that all required documents are complete and signed by the appropriate person. Review the statement of work (SOW) and budget to ensure the appropriation language requirements are met. Review SOW for technical issues and budget for appropriate costs, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and related laws and orders. Compare applications to determine relative satisfaction of published selection criteria. Select the applicants that are most qualified. After the application package is acceptable to both parties, a grant agreement is drafted, reviewed, and signed upon agreement by both parties.
Refer to announcement for further information.
Program details & compliance
Description
This program provides financial assistance for demonstration magnetic levitation transportation projects. This may include preliminary engineering, environmental compliance reviews and other work as FRA deems necessary for the furtherance of selected magnetic levitation transportation projects.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rail Transportation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Eligible project costs are: (1) the capital cost of the fixed guideway infrastructure of a Maglev project and (2) preconstruction planning activities.
Required Documentation
SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance); SF 424A - Budget Information for Non-Construction or SF 424C Budget Information for Construction; SF 424B – Assurances for Non-Construction or SF 424D – Assurances for Construction; FRA’s Additional Assurances and Certifications; and SF LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. Other documents may be required as pre-requisites to funding based on program type; National Environmental Policy Act documentation for construction projects and service development programs; program-specific Assurances and Certifications; planning and engineering documentation. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Percent: Other the Federal share of total project costs under this section shall not exceed 80 percent.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements