Amtrak Federal Railroad Grant - National Network Cooperative Agreement
Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a funding opportunity making $1,138,375,964 available to Amtrak through a National Network Cooperative Agreement pursuant to the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Funds cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service expenses until January 31, 2029 or until expended. The application closing date is April 30, 2026.
What changed
The Federal Railroad Administration is making approximately $1.14 billion in federal funding available to Amtrak under the National Network Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity FR-AMT-26-007). The grant will support Operating, Capital, and National Network activities including State-supported routes and long-distance routes, as well as Northeast Corridor activities including train services and infrastructure. Eligible expenses may be claimed until January 31, 2029.
Amtrak, as the sole eligible applicant, must submit a complete grant application package by April 30, 2026, including SF-424 forms, Statement of Work, projected operating and capital cost descriptions, capital project descriptions with cost estimates and timelines, safety culture improvement status, and signed DOT FRA Assurances and Certifications. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov.
What to do next
- Amtrak must submit complete grant application package including SF-424, Statement of Work, cost projections, capital project details, and safety culture status by April 30, 2026
- Ensure all required federal assurances and certifications forms are signed and included with the application
- Submit application electronically via Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov before the closing date
Source document (simplified)
FY26-Supp #1-National Network 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 $1,138,375,964 to cover Operating, 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 Programs; (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
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Documents
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Link to additional information
FY26-Supp #1-National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Closing: April 30, 2026
No Explanation
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$1,138,375,964
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,138,375,964
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-AMT-26-007
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 6, 2026
Archive date:
May 30, 2026
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