Synopsis

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).
Response Date	Apr 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	May 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	1,138,375,964
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply

Additional Information

Agency Name	DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Link to Additional Information:	FY26-Supp #1-National Network 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: 202-493-0112

CFDA Program(s)

• 20.315: National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants