# FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-amt-24-001-fy24-northeast-corridor-cooperative-agreement-to-the/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350914

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $164 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $164 million in total. Applications closed on November 16, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-AMT-24-001 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 16, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $164 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $164 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 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extension Act, Pub. L. 118-15 and 49 U.S.C. § 24319(e)(2), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $164,360,070.00 to cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service which will be used until December 31, 2025, 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-24-001 still open?

No. It closed on November 16, 2023. A newer notice is open: FR-AMT-27-001, closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left).

### Who can apply for FY24 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 FY24 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?

Closed November 16, 2023. 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 $164 million each. About $164 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.