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FY27 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

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Who can apply
Not specified
Award amount
Up to $166.9M
Deadline
27 days — Nov 27, 2026
Geography
National
Application notesHigh effort
  • Federal application
  • 1 award expected — competitive
  • Cooperative agreement — ongoing federal oversight

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About this grant

Pursuant to the FY2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, Pub. L. 119-103, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $166,866,475 to cover 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 Program (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).

Additional details

CFDA / ALN Number
20.315
Program Title
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
Expected Awards
1
Estimated Total Funding
Up to $166.9M
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Source
Grants.gov · View original listing

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