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FY27 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Opportunity number FR-AMT-27-002 · Assistance listing 20.315

Deadline
Nov 27, 2026 · 29 days left
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Award size
Up to $309.6M
Total program funding
$309.6M
Expected awards
1
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding type
Cooperative agreement
Category
Transportation

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About this opportunity

Pursuant to the FY2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, Pub. L. 119-103, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $309,586,389 to cover Operating, 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 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).

Who can apply

  • Other (see eligibility)

Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.

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