# FY21 Supplemental for the Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-amt-21-003-fy21-supplemental-for-the-northeast-corridor-cooperative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331431

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $1.2 billion to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $1.2 billion in total. Applications closed on February 22, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-AMT-21-003 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 22, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 billion |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.2 billion |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.315 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak a total of $1,209,483,050. Of these funds, $555,067,050 is made available to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $7,500,000 will be used for ADA expenses and approximately $57,600,000 to cover expenses related to the acquisition of Amfleet replacement equipment for Northeast Corridor services. Of the total funds, the Consolidated Appropriations Act provides $654,416,000 in funding (Supplemental Emergency Relief) from Division M of the Appropriations Act (Supplemental Act) to Amtrak for activities associated with the Northeast Corridor for the purpose of preventing, preparing for, and responding to coronavirus. Of the funds provided, the Supplemental Act provides Amtrak with approximately $87,844,000 for use in lieu of capital payments from state and commuter rail passenger transportation providers subject to the cost allocation policy developed pursuant to Section 212 of PRIIA. These funds are available until fully expended.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-AMT-21-003 still open?

No. It closed on February 22, 2021. A newer notice is open: FR-AMT-27-002, closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left).

### Who can apply for FY21 Supplemental for the Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY21 Supplemental for the Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?

Closed February 22, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.2 billion each. About $1.2 billion in total for one award.

### Who has won National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The program made 14 awards worth $32 billion in that time.