FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FR-AMT-25-008
- Agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $698,379,388
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Transportation
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- GrantSolutions Help Desk help@grantsolutions.gov (866) 577-0771
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking a cooperative agreement with Amtrak for fiscal year 2025 to support national passenger rail operations and infrastructure. The grant opportunity, numbered 359791-F, requires Amtrak to submit a comprehensive application package including an SF-424 form, Statement of Work, detailed financial projections for Northeast Corridor and National Network activities, and a description of planned capital projects. Key application requirements include providing cost estimates, project timelines, and a comprehensive overview of efforts to improve safety culture. Applicants must also submit various assurance and certification forms, including SF-424B and SF-424D. The application must be electronically submitted by the due date of August 8, 2025, with all required documentation.
The total funding available under this cooperative agreement is $698,379,388, which will cover operating expenses, capital investments, and debt service until January 31, 2028. The funds are designated to support both Northeast Corridor train services and infrastructure, as well as National Network activities including state-supported and long-distance routes. Performance locations will encompass Amtrak's entire national rail network, with a focus on enhancing passenger rail transportation safety, efficiency, and accessibility. The grant is part of the broader National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants program (CFDA 20.315), which provides comprehensive financial support for intercity passenger rail services across the United States.
Synopsis
Pursuant to the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, Pub. L. 119-4, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $698,379,388 to cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2028, 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 Programs; (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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