Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 25 008
The FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 25 008) is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.315. It makes up to $698,379,388 available exclusively to Amtrak to support core passenger rail needs across both the National Network and the Northeast Corridor. The funding is provided pursuant to the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Pub. L. 119-4) and is intended to cover three broad categories of expenses: operating costs, capital costs, and debt service.
The money is structured to remain available through January 31, 2028, or until the funds are fully spent, whichever comes first. In practical terms, this means Amtrak can apply the award not only to near-term operating and maintenance requirements but also to longer-lead capital work that may span multiple years, as long as the use of funds aligns with the approved scope and applicable federal requirements. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), reflecting that Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant and the only entity permitted to apply under this notice.
To receive the funds, Amtrak must submit a complete electronic application package to FRA by the listed closing date of August 8, 2025. The required submission elements combine standard federal grant forms with detailed narrative and planning materials. The package must include the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and a Statement of Work that lays out what Amtrak intends to accomplish with the funding and how the work will be carried out. FRA also requires a forward-looking financial description of projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year, covering both Northeast Corridor activities (including train services and infrastructure) and National Network activities (including state-supported routes and long-distance routes). Importantly, that projection must be presented in comparison to the prior fiscal year actual financial performance, which effectively forces a year-over-year justification and allows FRA to evaluate trends, cost drivers, and changes in planned service or investment.
On the capital side, Amtrak must provide a clear description of the specific capital projects proposed for funding, along with cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion. This requirement signals that the cooperative agreement is not just a broad block of money but is expected to be linked to defined projects with schedules and budgets that FRA can monitor. In addition, Amtrak must submit a description of the status of efforts to improve its safety culture, reflecting FRA interest in organizational and operational safety performance alongside financial and infrastructure outcomes.
The application also requires multiple assurance and certification documents that are standard for federal awards but are explicitly listed here as required deliverables: SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs), and signed copies of FRA/DOT assurance and certification forms available through the FRA link provided in the notice. These documents collectively cover the recipient's commitments to comply with applicable federal statutes, regulations, and administrative requirements relevant to both construction and non-construction activities supported by the award.
Overall, this funding opportunity functions as a major federal support mechanism for Amtrak's nationwide passenger rail operations and investment program for FY25, with FRA using the cooperative agreement structure to pair substantial financial assistance with defined planning documentation, project-level visibility, and compliance assurances.Apply for FR AMT 25 008
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.315.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-06-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $698,379,388.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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