This grant provides funding to Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, to support its operations, capital projects, and debt service. The funds are intended to help cover costs related to train services and infrastructure improvements, focusing on the Northeast Corridor and National Network activities. The total available funding is $309,586,389, and it must be used by January 31, 2030, or until it is fully spent.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for Amtrak, which is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being Amtrak
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing required documentation
- Failure to describe projected costs and financial performance
- Not providing status on safety culture improvements
What You May Need
- Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
- Statement of Work
- Description of projected operating and capital costs
- Description of capital projects with cost estimates
- Status of safety culture improvements
- SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs
- SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs
- Signed DOT FRA Assurances and Certification forms
Cautions
- Funds must be used by January 31, 2030
- Strict documentation and reporting requirements
- Application deadline is November 27, 2026
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is specifically for Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. There are no other eligible applicants.
Overview
This grant is specifically for Amtrak, which is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being Amtrak
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing required documentation
- Failure to describe projected costs and financial performance
- Not providing status on safety culture improvements
Use of Funds
The funds can be used for operating expenses, capital projects, and debt service related to Amtrak's train services and infrastructure, particularly in the Northeast Corridor and National Network activities.
Total Program Funding
$309,586,389
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 SF-424 form
- Prepare a detailed Statement of Work
- Compile projected operating and capital costs
- Outline capital projects with cost estimates and timelines
- Report on safety culture improvement efforts
- Fill out SF-424B and SF-424D assurance forms
- Sign and submit DOT FRA Assurances and Certification forms