Project Grant 69A36523420170CRSDC
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $11,000,000 Project Grant under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to implement a 12-month engineering track foremen inspectors workforce development apprenticeship training program. This program will provide upward mobility training for 25 employees in the pilot class and an additional 35 employees to become engineering track foremen responsible...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) a $27 million Project Grant under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program (CFDA 20.326) on June 1, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2028. The award funds intercity performance improvements on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Washington, DC and New Jersey, with specific focus on identifying and developing concepts and plans to...
- This federal Project Grant award, with an amount of $10,500,000.00, was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Registered Apprenticeship program (CFDA 17.285). The grant supports the expansion, diversification, and modernization of registered apprenticeship opportunities across the United States, with a focus on developing new apprenticeship programs, creating pre-apprenticeship initiatives, and increasing access to workforce training in...
- The Federal Railroad Administration awarded the University of Delaware a Project Grant totaling $18.17M on December 1, 2025, for the establishment of a Center for Hands-On Training and Learning Environment for the Next Generation Railroad Technical Workforce (HTL). This initiative will operate through October 31, 2029, and focuses on developing comprehensive training and educational infrastructure to prepare the next generation of railroad technical professionals. The center will provide...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) a $324.5 million Project Grant on July 1, 2025, under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail program (CFDA 20.326) to support final design services and pre-construction support activities for the Sawtooth Replacement Project and Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. The work will be performed in Kearny, New Jersey, with an ultimate completion date...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $379.6 million to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) under the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants program (CFDA 20.315). Effective October 1, 2025, through January 31, 2029, this funding supports Amtrak's continued safe and efficient national passenger rail operations, with particular emphasis on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The award enables...
- This federal Project Grant award in the amount of $5,656,729 was made on July 1, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Registered Apprenticeship Federal Grant Program (CFDA 17.285). The grant supports the expansion and diversification of registered apprenticeship opportunities across the United States, particularly in emerging and critical industries such as clean energy, healthcare, and early childhood education. The primary products and...
- The Machinists Institute received a $4.5M Project Grant from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. While the specific Statement of Work and project abstract are referenced but not detailed in the provided materials, this award falls within ETA's broader workforce development initiative that supports job training, vocational...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $10 million to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) on February 1, 2026, under a Project Grant for planning and design work on the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project: Springfield Line. The grant, with an ultimate completion date of February 29, 2028, will fund comprehensive planning studies and preliminary engineering to prepare Amtrak for final design and construction procurement of a...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $4.7 million Project Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) under the Railroad Safety program (CFDA 20.301) on July 1, 2025, with a completion deadline of July 31, 2027. The grant funds critical fire-life-safety infrastructure improvements at Washington Union Station's Claytor Concourse in Washington, DC. Specifically, Amtrak will construct an emergency egress stairway and install a new fire...
This $10,000,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (CFDA 20.325 - Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements) funds the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to conduct a 3-year Mechanical Craft Workforce Development Apprenticeship Training Program. The program aims to attract new employees and provide upskilling for current Amtrak staff in critical mechanical trade roles, including electricians, machinists, car repairmen, pipefitters, boilermakers, and utility workers. Approximately 55 apprentices will receive 6 months of classroom training and 30 months of on-the-job mentorship to become certified journeymen in their respective fields. For trades with recognized journeyman certifications, apprentices will be eligible to take external licensing exams upon program completion. For other trades without formal certifications, Amtrak will internally issue completion certificates. This grant supports Amtrak's efforts to develop a skilled mechanical workforce capable of maintaining its fleet of passenger rail equipment and infrastructure.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $8.0m | 8/17/23 |