FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FR-AMT-24-010
- Agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $582,742,520
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Transportation
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration is seeking applications from the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for a Cooperative Agreement to provide $582,742,520 in financial assistance to cover capital and debt service costs for the Northeast Corridor and National Network passenger rail services. The key requirements include submitting an Application for Federal Assistance SF-424, a Statement of Work, details on projected operating and capital costs, descriptions of capital projects, safety culture improvements, and assurance forms. The opportunity has a posted date of June 10, 2024 and a due date of June 24, 2024, allowing approximately two weeks for Amtrak to respond.
This funding will be available until December 31, 2026 or until expended. The grant is authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 and is part of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants program (CFDA 20.315), which provides ongoing support for Amtrak's intercity passenger rail operations and infrastructure investments across the United States.
Synopsis
Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, Pub. L.118-42, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $582,742,520 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until December 31, 2026, or until expended. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: (a) Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; (b) Statement of Work; (c) A description of the projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year for Northeast Corridor activities, including train services and infrastructure, and National Network activities, including State-supported routes and long-distance routes, in comparison to prior fiscal year actual financial performance; (d) A description of the capital projects to be funded, with cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion of the projects covered by the request; (e) a description of the status of efforts to improve Amtrak's safety culture; (f) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Program (g) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) Signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Assurances and Certification forms (http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf).
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