FR-AMT-26-002: FY26-National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: FY27 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (FR-AMT-27-002). Status: Closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left). It is in our archive of DOT - Federal Railroad Administration notices from 2025.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $3.1 billion to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $3.1 billion in total. Applications closed on November 18, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 28, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.1 billion
- Total funding$3.1 billion
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-AMT-25-002 | October 21, 2024 | Closed October 28, 2024 | Closed |
| FR-AMT-24-006 | February 14, 2024 | Closed February 28, 2024 | Closed |
| FR-AMT-22-006 | September 19, 2022 | Closed September 21, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | October 29, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 18, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 18, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants awards averaged $2.3 billion; this notice allows up to $3.1 billion per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to businesses.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Pursuant to Public Law 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Nov. 15, 2021) - The Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $3,130,357,036.58 in FY26 supplemental funds to fund activities related to National Network replacement of single-level passenger rolling stock; the backlog of deferred capital work including backlogged obsolete assets and activities undertaken to bring Amtrak –served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and for other appropriate costs required to carry out projects. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; SF 424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; SF 424D Assurances Construction Programs; Statement of Work and 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).
Who has won National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants (20.315) awarded $32 billion across 14 grant awards, an average of $2.3 billion per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | District of Columbia | 14 | $32 billion |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, FR-AMT-27-002, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FR-AMT-26-002 still open?
No. It closed on November 18, 2025. A newer notice is open: FR-AMT-27-002, closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left).
Who can apply for FY26-National Network IIJA Supplemental 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 FY26-National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation?
Closed November 18, 2025. 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 $3.1 billion each. About $3.1 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.
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