This grant, provided by the Federal Railroad Administration, is for the purpose of allocating $3.128 billion in FY24 supplemental funds to Amtrak, as mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding is intended to support critical improvements across Amtrak’s National Network. Key objectives include the replacement of single-level passenger rolling stock, addressing the substantial backlog of deferred capital work including obsolete assets, and bringing Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. These funds will also cover other necessary costs associated with carrying out these vital projects, aiming to modernize and improve the accessibility and efficiency of passenger rail services. To receive these funds, Amtrak must complete a specific electronic grant application process.
Opportunity ID: 356789
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-25-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY25 National Network 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: | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,128,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,128,000,000 |
| 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 $3,128,000,000 in FY24 supplemental funds to fund activities related to National Network replacement of single-level passenger rolling stock; the backlog of deferred capital work including backlogged obsolete assets and activities undertaken to bring Amtrak –served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and for other appropriate costs required to carry out projects.
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: | FY25 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
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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