Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 26 001
The FY26-Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Opportunity Number FR AMT 26 001) is a discretionary Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation that implements provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58, enacted November 15, 2021). Through this cooperative agreement, FRA will make available $1,189,000,000 in FY26 supplemental funding specifically for Amtrak to support eligible capital activities on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The program is listed under CFDA 20.315 and is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more hands-on federal role in oversight and coordination than a standard grant.
The funding is intended to address a mix of near-term and long-term state of good repair and service improvement needs on the NEC. Eligible uses highlighted in the notice include rolling stock acquisition for the corridor (for example, purchasing or replacing trainsets and related equipment), facilities work that qualifies as on-corridor deferred capital work undertaken for the sole benefit of the NEC, and capital renewal aimed at tackling backlogged projects. A major emphasis is also placed on improving accessibility by funding projects and activities needed to bring Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition to these direct capital purposes, the notice explicitly allows the IIJA supplemental funds to be used as the non-federal share or match for NEC projects that are selected for award under 49 U.S.C. 24911(f), so long as those selections occur after the IIJA enactment date. In practical terms, this gives Amtrak flexibility to leverage the supplemental funds to satisfy matching requirements on other eligible NEC awards, potentially enabling more projects to move forward.
Eligibility is narrowly defined: Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply, and the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) up to the full stated ceiling of $1,189,000,000. The opportunity’s category is transportation, and the instrument type is identified as a cooperative agreement, reflecting that FRA expects to be substantially involved with the funded activities, such as through approvals, monitoring, and coordination requirements typical of cooperative agreements.
To receive the funds, Amtrak must complete and submit a grant application package electronically by the listed closing date of November 18, 2025. The required submission components include the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Programs, the SF-424D Assurances for Construction Programs, and a detailed Statement of Work describing what will be delivered with the funding. The application must also include signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation/FRA Assurances and Certification forms, referenced in the notice via FRA’s posted document link. The opportunity was created on October 29, 2025, and it is administered by the DOT Federal Railroad Administration.Apply for FR AMT 26 001
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY26-Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.315.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-10-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-11-18. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,189,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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