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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-amt-21-006-fy21-supplemental-for-the-national-network-cooperative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332776

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $729 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $729 million in total. Applications closed on April 23, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-AMT-21-006 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 23, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $729 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $729 million |
| 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 American Rescue Plan Act, 2021, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $728,611,840 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including use of these funds to cover operating, capital and debt service repayment expenses; of which approximately $165,926,000 will be used for service restoration and employee recalls; approximately $174,850,000 to be used exclusively and directly in lieu of capital payments from state and commuter rail passenger transportation providers subject to the cost allocation policy required pursuant to Section 209 of PRIIA; and, approximately $21,961,000 to be used exclusively and directly in lieu of capital payments from state and commuter rail passenger transportation providers subject to the cost allocation policy required pursuant to Section 212 of PRIIA. Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $728,611,840 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including use of these funds to cover operating, capital and debt service repayment expenses; of which approximately $165,926,000 will be used for service restoration and employee recalls; approximately $174,850,000 to be used exclusively and directly in lieu of capital payments from state and commuter rail passenger transportation providers subject to the cost allocation policy required pursuant to Section 209 of PRIIA; and, approximately $21,961,000 to be used exclusively and directly in lieu of capital payments from state and commuter rail passenger transportation providers subject to the cost allocation policy required pursuant to Section 212 of PRIIA. These funds must be expended by September 30, 2029.

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-AMT-21-006 still open?

No. It closed on April 23, 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 National Network 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 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?

Closed April 23, 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 $729 million each. About $729 million 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.