1. 2017

   One application was received requesting FY 17 funds and it is anticipated that one award will be made.

2. 2019

   The selection of one project totaling $4.4 million in FY 2017 funding was announced.

3. 2020

   In May 2020, FRA announced the selection of 3 FY 2018-2020 Restoration and Enhancements projects ($22.4 million) for intercity passenger rail service across 8 states.

4. 2021

   FRA is working to obligate the four projects selected under this program in previous fiscal years.

5. 2022

   In FY 2022, FRA obligated the first grant under the program. The project will add a ninth weekday round-trip train New Haven and Hartford, CT and add customer service support at Hartford Union Station. FRA will continue to obligate grants selected from previous year funding, including FYs 2017 through 2020.

6. 2024

   In FY 2024, FRA anticipates publishing a NOFO to solicit projects for funding appropriated in FY 2021 and FY 2022. FRA will continue to obligate grants selected from previous year funding, including FYs 2017 through 2020.

7. 2025

   In FY 2025, FRA anticipates reviewing applications to the FY21-24 NOFO for funding appropriated in FY21-FY24. FRA will continue to obligate grants selected from previous year funding, including FYs 2017 through 2020.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

Recipients of funds must comply with all applicable requirements of Federal law, including, without limitation, the Constitution of the United States; the conditions of performance, nondiscrimination requirements, and other assurances made applicable to the award of funds in accordance with regulations of the Department of Transportation; and applicable Federal financial assistance and contracting principles promulgated by the Office of Management and Budget. In complying with these requirements, recipients, in particular, must ensure that no concession agreements are denied or other contracting decisions made on the basis of speech or other activities protected by the First Amendment. If the Department determines that a recipient has failed to comply with applicable Federal requirements, the Department may terminate the award of funds and disallow previously incurred costs, requiring the recipient to reimburse any expended award funds. Examples of administrative and national policy requirements include: 2 CFR Part 200; procurement standards; compliance with Federal civil rights laws and regulations; requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises, debarment and suspension requirements, and drug-free workplace requirements; FRA’s and OMB’s Assurances and Certifications; Americans with Disabilities Act; safety requirements; NEPA; environmental justice requirements; performance measures under 49 U.S.C. 22907(f); grant conditions under 49 U.S.C. 22905, including the Buy America requirements, the provision deeming operators rail carriers for certain purposes and grantee agreements with railroad right-of-way owners for projects using railroad right-of way. See an example of standard terms and conditions for FRA grant awards at https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/Details/L19057.

1. Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, Public Law 114-94 (2015), 49 US Code 22908.
2. Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, 49 US Code 22908.
3. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, Div. K, Tit. I, Public Law 115-31.
4. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Div. L, Tit. I, Public Law 115-141.
5. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, Div. G, Tit. I, Public Law 116-6.
6. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Div. H, Tit. I, Public Law 116-94.
7. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Div. L, Tit. I, Public Law 116-260.
8. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Div. L, Tit. I, Public Law 117-103.