[U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Railroad Administration](https://railroads.dot.gov/)

August 8, 2025

Up to $698,379,388 total; one award; funds available until January 31, 2028 or until expended

Supports Amtrak’s operating, capital, and debt service costs for the National Network as appropriated by Congress.

Only Amtrak is eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding through a cooperative agreement to Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) to support operating, capital, and debt service needs for the National Network. The program is authorized under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Pub. L. 119-4) and is administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Funds are intended to cover expenses related to train services, infrastructure, state-supported routes, long-distance routes, and related capital projects. The award is designed to sustain and improve Amtrak’s operations and infrastructure. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: August 8, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time --- ## Funding Amount - Total estimated program funding: $698,379,388 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Award ceiling: $698,379,388 - Funds are available until January 31, 2028, or until expended - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicant:** Only Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) or [GrantSolutions.gov](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117178). - Required application components include: - SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - Statement of Work/Project Summary - Projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year (including comparison to prior year performance) - Description and timetable of capital projects to be funded - Status of efforts to improve Amtrak’s safety culture - SF-424B Assurances (Non-Construction Programs) - SF-424D Assurances (Construction Programs) - Signed FRA Assurances and Certification forms ([template](http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf)) - All required signatures must be original hardcopy and received by the Grants Servicing Office by the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The award is a cooperative agreement, which may involve substantial federal involvement in project implementation. - The program supports both Northeast Corridor and National Network activities. - For more details, see the [official announcement](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117178). --- ## External Links - [FRA Program Page](https://railroads.dot.gov/) - [Full Announcement & Application Instructions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117178) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359791) - [FRA Assurances and Certifications Template (PDF)](http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------| | Administrative/Budgetary Requirements | Lou M. Lorello | Lou.Lorello@dot.gov | 202-440-2563 | | Program/Technical Assistance | Emily Chan | Wingkam.Chan@dot.gov | 202-981-2271 | | Application Portal Support | GrantSolutions Help Desk | help@grantsolutions.gov | 1-866-577-0771 / 202-401-5282 |

FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

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