This grant is for the purpose of providing $1.189 billion in FY24 supplemental funding from the Federal Railroad Administration to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this funding targets critical improvements along the Northeast Corridor. Key objectives include acquiring new rolling stock and upgrading facilities, addressing deferred capital work, and undertaking capital renewal for backlogged projects. A significant portion of the funding will also ensure Amtrak-served stations achieve full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, these grant funds can serve as the required non-federal share or match for other eligible projects selected under IIJA, supporting comprehensive infrastructure and accessibility enhancements.
Opportunity ID: 352444
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-24-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.315 — National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,189,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,189,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Pursuant to Public Law 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Nov. 15, 2021) – The Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $1,189,000,000 in FY24 supplemental funding to fund activities related to Northeast Corridor rolling stock acquisition and facilities; on-corridor sole benefit deferred capital work, capital renewal of backlogged projects and activities undertaken to bring Amtrak –served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and other eligible uses of IIJA Supplemental Funding such as use of grant funds as the non-federal share or match for projects on the Northeast Corridor selected for award under 49 U.S.C. 24911(f) after the date of enactment of IIJA.
In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; SF 424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; SF 424D Assurances Construction Programs; Statement of Work and 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). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY24 Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
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