Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 25 001
The FY25 Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Funding Opportunity Number FR-AMT-25-001) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), using a cooperative agreement instrument. It is tied to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58 (enacted November 15, 2021), and is designed to provide a large, targeted infusion of federal support for Amtrak work on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.315 (Transportation) and is structured as a single award, with an expected total funding amount (and award ceiling) of $1,189,000,000.
The purpose of the funding is to advance NEC capital priorities that align with IIJA supplemental goals, focusing on both equipment and infrastructure needs. Eligible activities highlighted in the notice include acquisition of NEC rolling stock (trainsets and related equipment), deferred capital work on NEC facilities that is strictly for on-corridor benefit, and capital renewal to address backlogged projects. Another major emphasis is accessibility: the funds may be used for activities that bring Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which can include upgrades such as accessible platforms, elevators, ramps, pathways, signage, and other station elements needed to meet federal accessibility requirements.
Beyond direct capital projects, the notice also makes clear that the IIJA supplemental funds can support other eligible uses, including serving as the non-federal share (match) for projects on the Northeast Corridor that are selected for award under 49 U.S.C. 24911(f) after the enactment of IIJA. In practical terms, this gives Amtrak flexibility to leverage the supplemental funding to unlock or complete NEC projects that require matching funds, helping accelerate delivery of improvements by pairing this money with other federal or program-specific awards.
Eligibility is highly restricted: Amtrak is the only entity that can apply. This is not an open competition for states, transit agencies, local governments, or other railroads. The cooperative agreement structure also signals that FRA expects to have substantial involvement in oversight, coordination, or monitoring as the funded activities are carried out, which is common for large federal investments in nationally significant transportation infrastructure.
To receive the funds, Amtrak must submit a complete electronic grant application package. The required items listed include the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs), a Statement of Work detailing the activities to be funded, and signed copies of the FRA Assurances and Certifications forms provided by USDOT/FRA. The opportunity record shows an original closing date of October 28, 2024, and a creation date of October 21, 2024, indicating a short window between posting and the stated deadline.
In short, this grant is a single-recipient, billion-dollar-scale IIJA supplemental funding action intended to strengthen the Northeast Corridor through new rolling stock, overdue capital renewal and deferred maintenance work, and ADA station compliance improvements, with added flexibility to use the funds as match for certain NEC awards authorized under federal rail statute.Apply for FR AMT 25 001
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY25 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 2024-10-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-28. (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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