This grant provides $166,866,475 to Amtrak for capital and debt service related to the Northeast Corridor and other national network activities. The funds are available until January 31, 2030, or until they are fully used. Amtrak must submit a detailed application to receive these funds.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, to support its operations and infrastructure projects related to the Northeast Corridor and other national routes.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being Amtrak
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documents
- Not adhering to submission deadlines
What You May Need
- Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
- Statement of Work
- Projected operating and capital costs description
- Capital projects description with cost estimates
- Status of safety culture improvement efforts
- SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Program
- SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs
- Signed FRA Assurances and Certification forms
Cautions
- Funds must be used by January 31, 2030
- Strict documentation requirements
- Specific focus on Northeast Corridor and national network activities
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is unrestricted in terms of eligible applicants, but it is specifically intended for Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, to support its operations and infrastructure projects related to the Northeast Corridor and other national routes.
Overview
This grant is specifically for Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, to support its operations and infrastructure projects related to the Northeast Corridor and other national routes.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being Amtrak
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documents
- Not adhering to submission deadlines
Use of Funds
The funds can be used for capital and debt service related to the Northeast Corridor and other national network activities, including infrastructure projects and train services.
Total Program Funding
$166,866,475
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 27, 2026(26 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 27, 2026
Application Checklist
- Complete the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
- Prepare a detailed Statement of Work
- Compile a description of projected operating and capital costs
- Outline capital projects with cost estimates and timelines
- Document efforts to improve safety culture
- Fill out SF-424B and SF-424D assurance forms
- Sign and submit FRA Assurances and Certification forms
- Submit all documents electronically by the deadline