Opportunity ID: 358353
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-25-005 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp |
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: | Jan 21, 2025 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 21, 2025 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2025 No Explanation |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2025 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2025 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $261,332,575 |
Award Ceiling: | $261,332,575 |
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 the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025, Pub. L. 118-158, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $261,332,575 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2028, 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). |
Link to Additional Information: | FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp |
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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