Opportunity Information: Apply for FR CCD 24 019
The FY24 CRISI-CDS Bellows Falls Amtrak Station Platform Reconstruction opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR CCD 24 019) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), focused on a specific passenger-rail accessibility and station-improvement project in Vermont. The grant’s purpose is to fund reconstruction of the platform at the Bellows Falls Rail Station so the facility meets both Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and Amtrak platform standards. In practical terms, the project is aimed at ensuring the station platform can reliably support accessible boarding and station use, improving access for riders with disabilities while also aligning the station infrastructure with Amtrak’s operational and safety expectations. By bringing the platform up to these standards, the project is intended to help ensure that residents and visitors traveling in Vermont can use Amtrak services more conveniently and equitably.
This opportunity is categorized as Transportation funding (CFDA 20.337) and will be awarded as a grant. The total available funding is capped at an award ceiling of $1,000,000, and the FRA anticipates making one award, reflecting that this is essentially a single-project funding action rather than a broad, open competition among many applicants. Eligibility is effectively limited to one applicant: the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is explicitly identified as the only entity eligible to apply, which means other state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, or private entities are not eligible to submit applications for this specific award.
Key administrative details include an original application closing date of May 22, 2026, and a creation date of April 13, 2026, indicating when the opportunity was posted or established in the system. Overall, the opportunity is narrowly tailored to deliver a defined set of station platform reconstruction improvements at Bellows Falls, with the central goal of ADA compliance, compatibility with Amtrak standards, and improved access to intercity passenger rail service in Vermont.Apply for FR CCD 24 019
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 CRISI-CDS Bellows Falls Amtrak Station Platform Reconstruction" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.337.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-22. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FY24 CRISI-CDS Bellows Falls Amtrak Station Platform Reconstruction (FR CCD 24 019) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY24 CRISI-CDS Bellows Falls Amtrak Station Platform Reconstruction."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR CCD 24 019.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund reconstruction of the platform at the Bellows Falls Rail Station in Vermont so the facility meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and Amtrak platform standards.
What specific project is being funded?
The grant supports a specific passenger-rail accessibility and station-improvement project: reconstruction of the platform at the Bellows Falls Amtrak station (Bellows Falls Rail Station) in Vermont.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at the Bellows Falls Rail Station in Vermont.
What outcomes is the project intended to achieve?
The project is intended to ensure the station platform can reliably support accessible boarding and station use, improve access for riders with disabilities, and align station infrastructure with Amtrak operational and safety expectations.
How does this grant relate to ADA compliance?
The stated goal of the project is to bring the Bellows Falls station platform into compliance with ADA requirements, improving equitable access for travelers, including riders with disabilities.
How does this grant relate to Amtrak standards?
The platform reconstruction is intended to meet Amtrak platform standards, aligning the station’s platform infrastructure with Amtrak expectations for operations and safety.
What type of funding category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is categorized as Transportation funding.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 20.337.
What is the award instrument type?
The award instrument type is a grant.
How much funding is available?
The total available funding is capped at an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
Is this expected to be a single award or multiple awards?
The FRA anticipates making one award, reflecting that this is essentially a single-project funding action.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively limited to one applicant. The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is explicitly identified as the only entity eligible to apply.
Can other state agencies apply for this grant?
No. Based on the information provided, only the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is eligible to apply for this specific opportunity.
Can local governments apply for this grant?
No. Based on the information provided, local governments are not eligible to submit applications for this specific award.
Can nonprofits apply for this grant?
No. Based on the information provided, nonprofits are not eligible to submit applications for this specific award.
Can private companies apply for this grant?
No. Based on the information provided, private entities are not eligible to submit applications for this specific award.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is May 22, 2026.
When was the opportunity created or posted?
The creation date listed for the opportunity is April 13, 2026.
Is this a broad competitive program open to many applicants?
No. The opportunity is narrowly tailored to a defined station platform reconstruction project and is effectively limited to one eligible applicant, with the FRA anticipating a single award.
What broader public benefit is described for this project?
By bringing the platform up to ADA and Amtrak standards, the project is intended to help ensure residents and visitors traveling in Vermont can use Amtrak services more conveniently and equitably.
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