Opportunity Information: Apply for FR IPR 16 001
The FY16 Supplemental to the Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study is a discretionary federal grant action from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under CFDA 20.317. It is issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning FRA would remain substantively involved in the work as it moves forward rather than simply providing a stand-alone pass-through grant. The opportunity is essentially an amendment and funding add-on to an earlier project (referenced as FR-IPR-0070) to allow the study effort to continue and be completed.
The purpose of this supplemental award is to add $80,875 in new federal funds, paired with an additional $80,875 in non-federal matching funds, to support completion of the second phase of a two-phase feasibility study examining intercity passenger rail service linking Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile, Alabama. This phased approach stems from the original award history: FRA initially made a $200,000 High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) award to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), but that award required a 50 percent match. At the time, ADECA could only secure $100,000 in match, which was not enough to fully meet the original $200,000 scope under the required cost share. To keep the work moving despite the match shortfall, FRA and ADECA mutually agreed to split the effort into two phases and initially fund only Phase 1 at a level consistent with the available match.
Phase 1 has already been completed, and the key change reflected in this FY16 supplemental opportunity is that ADECA has now obtained sufficient additional matching funds to move forward with Phase 2. In other words, this notice is not opening a wide competition to new applicants or proposing a brand-new project; it is specifically a targeted supplemental increment that completes the funding picture needed to finish the originally intended feasibility work.
Eligibility is explicitly limited to a single applicant: the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Although the listing shows "EligibleApplicants: Others," the narrative makes clear that only ADECA can apply, reinforcing that this is a directed supplement rather than a broadly competitive solicitation. The opportunity number is FR IPR 16 001, the original closing date is listed as 2016-08-19, and the award ceiling is $80,875, matching the amount of federal funds being added. The creation date for the notice is 2016-08-01. While the listing does not specify an expected number of awards, the single-entity eligibility restriction implies the practical outcome is one supplemental award to ADECA to support completion of Phase 2 of the Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile intercity passenger rail feasibility study.Apply for FR IPR 16 001
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY16 Supplemental ttto Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.317.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-08-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-08-19. (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 $80,875.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: FY16 Supplemental to the Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study (CFDA 20.317)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY16 Supplemental to the Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study, a discretionary federal grant action from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under CFDA 20.317. It functions as a funding add-on (supplement) to an earlier project so the study effort can continue and be completed.
Is this a new competitive funding program?
No. The notice describes a targeted supplemental increment to an existing project (referenced as FR-IPR-0070). It is not presented as a wide competition for new applicants and it does not propose a brand-new project.
What is the purpose of the supplemental award?
The purpose is to add new federal funds and required matching funds to support completion of Phase 2 of a two-phase feasibility study examining intercity passenger rail service linking Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile, Alabama.
How much new federal funding is being provided?
The supplemental award adds $80,875 in new federal funds.
Is a non-federal match required?
Yes. The supplemental funding is paired with an additional $80,875 in non-federal matching funds, reflecting a 50 percent cost share approach consistent with the award history described in the notice.
What is the total added funding when federal and non-federal funds are combined?
Based on the amounts provided, the supplement adds $161,750 in total funding support ($80,875 federal plus $80,875 non-federal match).
What project does this supplement support?
It supports completion of the Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study, focused on potential intercity passenger rail service linking Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile, Alabama.
What phase of the study does this funding support?
This supplemental award supports completion of Phase 2 of a two-phase feasibility study.
Why was the study split into two phases?
FRA initially made a $200,000 High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) award to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) that required a 50 percent match. ADECA could only secure $100,000 in matching funds at the time, which was not enough to support the full original scope under the required cost share. FRA and ADECA mutually agreed to split the work into two phases and initially fund only Phase 1 at a level consistent with the available match.
Has Phase 1 already been completed?
Yes. The notice states that Phase 1 has been completed.
Why is this FY16 supplemental opportunity being issued now?
The key change described is that ADECA has obtained sufficient additional matching funds to move forward with Phase 2. This supplement completes the funding picture needed to finish the originally intended feasibility work.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement means FRA would remain substantively involved in the work as it moves forward, rather than providing a stand-alone pass-through grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is explicitly limited to a single applicant: the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Although the listing shows "EligibleApplicants: Others," the narrative clarifies that only ADECA can apply.
Does the "EligibleApplicants: Others" label mean other organizations can apply?
No. The narrative states that only ADECA can apply, reinforcing that this is a directed supplement rather than a broadly competitive solicitation.
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 20.317.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is FR IPR 16 001.
What is the referenced earlier project number?
The notice references the earlier project as FR-IPR-0070.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $80,875, matching the amount of federal funds being added in this supplemental action.
When was the notice created?
The creation date for the notice is listed as 2016-08-01.
What is the listed closing date?
The original closing date is listed as 2016-08-19.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing does not specify an expected number of awards. However, because eligibility is limited to a single entity (ADECA), the practical outcome implied is one supplemental award to ADECA.
Is this funding meant to expand the scope beyond the original study?
The notice characterizes the action as an amendment and funding add-on to allow the earlier study effort to continue and be completed, rather than describing a new or expanded project for new applicants.
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