FY26 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to Amtrak
Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration announces a $461,187,434 cooperative agreement grant to Amtrak for Northeast Corridor capital and debt service under the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant and must submit complete grant applications electronically by April 30, 2026.
What changed
FRA is making available $461,187,434 to Amtrak pursuant to the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 119-75) for Northeast Corridor capital and debt service activities. The grant must be used until January 31, 2029, or until expended. Required application materials include SF-424 forms, Statement of Work, projected operating and capital costs, capital project descriptions with cost estimates and timelines, safety culture improvement status, and signed DOT FRA assurances and certifications.
Amtrak must complete and submit all required documentation electronically through Grants.gov by April 30, 2026 (closing date). No cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants may contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk at 1.866.577.0771 for application assistance. The funding opportunity number is FR-AMT-26-006.
What to do next
- Confirm eligibility status as Amtrak or verify status as an eligible entity
- Prepare all required application materials including SF-424 forms, Statement of Work, capital project descriptions, and safety culture documentation
- Submit complete application electronically through Grants.gov by April 30, 2026
Source document (simplified)
FY26-Supp #1-Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.315 -- National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
Last Updated: April 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Pursuant to the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 119-75, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $461,187,434 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2029, 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). Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.
Grantor contact information
Description
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
help@grantsolutions.gov
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Link to additional information
FY26-Supp #1-Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Closing: April 30, 2026
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Application process
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Award
$461,187,434
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$461,187,434
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-AMT-26-006
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 6, 2026
Archive date:
May 30, 2026
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