dotGrants Information

The Bureau has implemented a web-based electronic grants system known as dotGrants. This system is used for the submission of rail grant applications, the electronic processing of grant agreements for projects selected for funding, and to request reimbursements once grant project work has been completed. This system will streamline the grant process from application to reimbursement and closeout.

ATTENTION ALL NEW APPLICANTS:
TO APPLY FOR A RAIL FREIGHT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RFAP) OR RAIL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL THE STEPS INDICATED BELOW:

Step 1. Establish a Vendor #:

Your organization must apply for a Non-Procurement vendor identification number. You must contact the Central Vendor Management Unit (CVMU) at www.vendorregistration.state.pa.us for additional information.

Step 2. Complete an EALA:

Your organization must complete an Electronic Access Licensing Agreement (EALA). This form must be completed and signed by the proper signature authority. This form gets sent to our legal department for approval. System access cannot be granted until form is approved by our legal department. If you have any questions about completing this form, contact the Department at 717-783-8567.

Step 3. Obtain access to the dotGrants system:

You must submit the following to establish a user account in dotGrants: Organization name, address, phone & fax #, Vendor id #, Federal id # email address and contact person. You will also need to indicate the person's name that will be entering the application. This information can be submitted via email to Lori Lubic. You will be emailed a user name, password and link to the dotGrants system when your account is validated by the system administrator

Things to remember:

1. You will not be granted access to the system until all three steps have been completed.
2. You can only submit an application during the open application period
3. Dates for the upcoming open application periods will be posted on the website.