# FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-amt-25-003-fy25-northeast-corridor-cooperative-agreement-to-the/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357224

> DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $252 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $252 million in total. Applications closed on November 25, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-AMT-25-003 |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Railroad Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 25, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $252 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $252 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 and Extensions Act, 2025, Pub. L.118-83, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $252,019,550 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2028, 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 Program (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).

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-AMT-25-003 still open?

No. It closed on November 25, 2024. A newer notice is open: FR-AMT-27-001, closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left).

### Who can apply for FY25 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 FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?

Closed November 25, 2024. 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 $252 million each. About $252 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.