National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants (20.315)
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants (Assistance Listing 20.315) is run by the Federal Railroad Administration, part of the Department of Transportation. It awarded $32 billion in 14 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $2.3 billion per award on average. 2 funding opportunities are open or forecast now.
The typical award was $1.3 billion. Half of the 14 awards fell between $1.1 billion and $2.1 billion, and they ranged from $17.7 million to $13 billion.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$32 billion
- Grant awards14
- Typical award$1.3 billion
- Awarded in FY 2025$6.7 billion
- Size rank19 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $4.7 billion in fiscal 2021 to $6.7 billion in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 19th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide financial assistance to support the operation of and capital investment in intercity passenger rail service in the United States.
Open opportunities
- FY27 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FY27 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Past notices
Of 46 notices posted under this program since 2021, most went up in February (6), April (6) and June (6).
- FR-AMT-26-006: FY26-Supp #1-Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-26-007: FY26-Supp #1-National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-25-009: FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project
- FR-AMT-26-003: FY26 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-26-004: FY26 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-26-001: FY26-Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-26-002: FY26-National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-25-007: FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp
- FR-AMT-25-008: FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-25-005: FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp
- FR-AMT-25-006: FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp
- FR-AMT-25-003: FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-25-004: FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-25-001: FY25 Northeast Corridor IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FR-AMT-25-002: FY25 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
As directed by authorizing and appropriating statute, assistance is available only to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).
What the money can and cannot pay for
As specified in individual Grant Opportunity announcements, assistance may be used to fund operating expenses, capital investment activities, and/or payment of debt service obligations. As directed by authorizing and appropriating statute, assistance is available only to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. As directed by authorizing and appropriating statute, assistance is available only to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. ;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information:
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Awards under this program ranged from $1,684,000 to $3,143,000,000 in FY 2023/2024 with an average of $614,952,336.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2016: Dependent on appropriations. In FY2016 the grantee received federal financial assistance for operating and capital, debt service and ADA program. During the FY the grantee utilized funding to maintain the national intercity passenger rail infrastructure in a state of good repair, implemented projects to allow for the continued safe operation of national rail service, pursued activities that supported intercity passenger rail operations and addressed and complied with specific infrastructure improvement requirements and mandates. Examples of funded projects include Engineering Infrastructure, SOGR, Engineering Infrastructure Improvements, ADA Compliance Projects, Fleet Overhauls and Other Mechanical Requirements, Fleet Acquisitions, Information Technology, Facility Repair and Improvements, Planning and Development, Gateway and Operations Support.Fiscal Year2017: In FY2017 the recipient will utilize federal assistance to fund the National Network’s operations and capital, debt service and ADA programs. The Northeast Corridor does not require operating assistance with funding solely used to conduct routine maintenance, construct infrastructure projects, service debt and conduct ADA Stations Program’s activities. The recipient has identified 37 programs that consist of 200 capital improvements and annualized maintenance projects.
Funding history and past recipients
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 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to businesses.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses | 14 | $32 billion | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 14 | $32 billion |