Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
🏛 DOT - Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Amtrak exclusively to support capital and debt service operations. Amtrak is the sole eligible recipient under this federal mandate. Funds cover Northeast Corridor train services, infrastructure, and National Network activities including state-supported and long-distance routes.
The grant requires submission of detailed financial documentation and capital project descriptions. Applicants must demonstrate safety culture improvements and provide cost estimates for all funded projects.
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Program description
Pursuant to the FY2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, Pub. L. 119-103, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $166,866,475 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2030, 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).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Statement of Work
- Financial projections (operating and capital costs for upcoming and prior fiscal years)
- Capital project descriptions with cost estimates and timelines
- Safety culture improvement status description
- SF-424B (Assurances Non-Construction Program)
- SF-424D (Assurances Construction Programs)
- Signed DOT/FRA Assurances and Certification forms
Program contact
- 👤 DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
- 📧 help@grantsolutions.gov
- 📞 202-493-0112
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 20.315 in our database.
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Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 20.315). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $6,736,043,185 | |
| 2025 | $6,867,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $6,793,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible for this grant?
Only Amtrak can apply. This is a directed grant with a single eligible applicant.
What is the deadline?
Applications are due by November 27, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities are funded?
Capital projects, debt service, Northeast Corridor operations, and National Network routes including state-supported and long-distance services.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This is a 100% federally funded grant with no matching requirement.
What documents must I submit?
SF-424 application, Statement of Work, financial projections, capital project descriptions, safety culture plan, and signed DOT assurances forms.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Submit all required federal forms electronically and ensure signatures on DOT assurances are current and authorized.
- Provide detailed cost estimates and realistic timelines for each capital project to demonstrate feasibility.
- Compare current and prior-year financial performance to establish clear baseline metrics for accountability.
- Address safety culture improvements explicitly and demonstrate institutional commitment to operational safety.
- Organize the Statement of Work to clearly separate Northeast Corridor and National Network activities with distinct funding allocations.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing signed DOT assurances or using outdated certification forms. Vague capital project descriptions without specific cost estimates and completion timelines. Failing to adequately address safety culture improvements or treating it as boilerplate language.
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