Fiscal Year 2013 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide supplemental assistance to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) for disaster assistance related to Hurricane Sandy.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
As directed by authorizing and appropriating statute, assistance is available only to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Beneficiaries
- Other
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
Sponsored organization, Other public institution/organization.
As directed by authorizing and appropriating statute, assistance is available only to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
FRA reviewed the application package to ensure that all required documents had been submitted and were completed and signed by the appropriate person. Reviewed the statement of work (SOW) and budget to ensure the appropriation language requirements are met.
Reviewed SOW for technical issues and budget for appropriate costs, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and related laws and orders. After the application package is acceptable to both parties, a grant agreement is drafted, reviewed, and signed upon agreement by both parties.
The applicant submitted the following information: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; US Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Assurances and Certification forms; Certification Regarding Debarment, suspension, and other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions; Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Certification Regarding Lobbying; Assurances - Non-Construction Programs, SF 424B or Assurances – Construction, SF424D (whichever is specified in the announcement); Certificate of Indirect Costs; Detailed project descriptions, statement of work, and budgets.
Timing of Approval/Disapproval typically ranged from between 2-6 weeks.
Program details & compliance
Description
Pursuant to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public Law No. 113-2), the FRA is to make funding available to Amtrak in support of efforts to improve resiliency and mitigate potential impacts of future disasters in the Northeast Corridor.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rail Transportation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
As specified in individual Grant Opportunity announcements, assistance may be used to fund repair expenses or resiliency projects.
Required Documentation
See Application Procedures 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
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