[DOT - Federal Railroad Administration](https://railroads.dot.gov)

January 8, 2026 (Application Deadline)

Up to $379,562,566 total; one award; funds available until January 31, 2029 or until expended.

Provides funding for Amtrak to cover capital and debt service costs for Northeast Corridor and National Network activities.

Amtrak is the only eligible applicant.

--- ## Description This opportunity, administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), makes available up to $379,562,566 to Amtrak for capital and debt service needs on the Northeast Corridor and National Network. Funds are provided under the FY2026 Continuing Appropriations Act and must be used for eligible train services, infrastructure, and related projects. The grant supports ongoing operations, infrastructure improvements, and safety culture enhancements for Amtrak, with expenditures permitted until January 31, 2029 or until funds are fully expended. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: January 8, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $379,562,566 - Maximum award: $379,562,566 (one award) - No minimum award floor - Funds available until January 31, 2029 or until expended - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is the only entity eligible to apply. - No other organizations or individuals are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [GrantSolutions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=120447). - Required submission materials: - SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - Statement of Work/Project Summary - Projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year, including comparisons to prior fiscal year performance - Description of capital projects to be funded (with cost estimates and project timelines) - Description of efforts to improve Amtrak’s safety culture - SF-424B Assurances (Non-Construction) - SF-424D Assurances (Construction) - Signed Federal Railroad Administration Assurances & Certifications ([template PDF](http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf)) - All documents must be uploaded as attachments in the application portal. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended to support both Northeast Corridor and National Network activities, including state-supported and long-distance routes. - This is a cooperative agreement; the FRA will be substantially involved in the administration and oversight of funded activities. - Only one award will be made under this funding opportunity. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360961) - [Program Announcement & Application Portal (GrantSolutions)](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=120447) - [Federal Railroad Administration Assurances & Certifications Template (PDF)](http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf) - [FRA Funder Homepage](https://railroads.dot.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Contact Person | Phone | Email | |-----------------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------|--------------------------| | Administrative/Budgetary Requirements | Lou M Lorello | 202-440-2563 | Lou.Lorello@dot.gov | | Program/Technical Assistance | Emily Chan | 202-981-2271 | Wingkam.Chan@dot.gov | | GrantSolutions Help Desk | - | 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282 | - | | FRA General Contact | - | (202)-493-6024 | frapa@dot.gov |

FY26 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

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