# FY22 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-amt-22-002-fy22-northeast-corridor-cooperative-agreement-to-the/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338173

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $267 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $267 million in total. Applications closed on March 7, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-AMT-22-002 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 7, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $267 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $267 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 Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, Pub L. 117-43 and Further Extending Government Funding Act, Pub L. 117-70, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $267,126,450 to cover Operating, Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $1,738,350 will be used for ADA expenses until December 31, 2024 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) An assessment of Amtrak's financial condition; (f) a description of the status of efforts to improve safety and security on the Northeast Corridor mainline including a description of any efforts to implement recommendations of relevant railroad safety advisory committees; (g) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Program (h) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (i) 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).

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-AMT-22-002 still open?

No. It closed on March 7, 2022. A newer notice is open: FR-AMT-27-001, closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left).

### Who can apply for FY22 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 FY22 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?

Closed March 7, 2022. 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 $267 million each. About $267 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.