FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FR-AMT-25-005
- Agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $261,332,575
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 applicants for the FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp, Federal Grant Opportunity ID 358353-F. The purpose of this grant is to provide $261,332,575 in funding to cover capital and debt service for Amtrak's operations and activities on the Northeast Corridor and National Network routes until January 31, 2028. Applicants must submit an SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, a Statement of Work, financial and project details, and assurances documents by the January 24, 2025 deadline.
This funding opportunity falls under the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants program (CFDA 20.315), which provides financial assistance to support Amtrak's nationwide intercity passenger rail services. Recent awards have ranged from $174,000 to over $12.5 billion and have focused on infrastructure modernization, safety improvements, and operational efficiency across Amtrak's national rail network.
Synopsis
Pursuant to the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025, Pub. L. 118-158, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $261,332,575 to cover 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 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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