Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 25 006
The FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation that provides a single, dedicated award to support Amtrak's passenger rail operations and related needs. Authorized through the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (Public Law 118-158), this opportunity makes $294,502,550 available to Amtrak to cover three broad categories of expenses: operating costs, capital costs, and debt service. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning FRA is expected to have an ongoing role in oversight and coordination rather than issuing a one-time pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement.
The funds are intended to support both Amtrak's Northeast Corridor (NEC) and its broader National Network. The NEC portion includes train services and rail infrastructure activities in the corridor, while the National Network portion covers state-supported routes and long-distance routes across the country. A key element of the application is that Amtrak must show how its projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year compare to actual financial performance from the prior fiscal year, for both NEC and National Network activities. This effectively frames the grant request as part of a continuing accountability and planning cycle, tying future spending plans to recent results.
The capital component requires Amtrak to describe the specific capital projects it plans to fund using this award, including cost estimates and an estimated timetable for project completion. This is meant to give FRA a clear view of what infrastructure or asset-related improvements will be delivered with the federal funds and when those deliverables are expected. In addition to financial and project information, the application also requires a narrative update on the status of Amtrak's efforts to improve its safety culture, signaling that safety management and organizational safety practices are an explicit area of federal interest tied to the funding.
This opportunity is uniquely limited in eligibility: Amtrak is the only entity permitted to apply. The opportunity is listed as discretionary, but it is essentially a direct federal funding mechanism for the national passenger rail provider. The expected number of awards is one, and the award ceiling matches the total funding amount of $294,502,550. The funding is available for use until January 31, 2028, or until expended, providing a multi-year window to obligate and spend funds consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
To receive the funding, Amtrak must submit a complete electronic application package that includes standard federal grant forms and several program-specific narratives and certifications. Required components include the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, a Statement of Work, the cost projection comparison narrative covering NEC and National Network activities, and a detailed capital project description with cost and schedule estimates. Amtrak must also submit the SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction Programs and the SF-424D Assurances for Construction Programs, along with signed FRA assurances and certification forms available through the FRA website. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 25 006, associated with CFDA number 20.315, under the Transportation funding activity category. The original closing date listed for submission is January 24, 2025.Apply for FR AMT 25 006
- 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 Corp" 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 2025-01-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-24. (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 $294,502,550.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY25 National Network Cooperative Agreement to Amtrak?
It is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation that provides a single, dedicated award to support the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for passenger rail operations and related needs in FY25.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the legal authority for this funding?
The opportunity is authorized through the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (Public Law 118-158).
How much funding is available?
A total of $294,502,550 is available under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling matches the total funding amount: $294,502,550.
How many awards does FRA expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Amtrak. Amtrak is the only entity permitted to apply for this funding opportunity.
Is this a discretionary grant?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary. However, it is also described as a direct federal funding mechanism for the national passenger rail provider, with eligibility limited to Amtrak and a single expected award.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, not a simple pass-through grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It means FRA is expected to have an ongoing role in oversight and coordination, rather than issuing a one-time award with minimal federal involvement.
What can the funds be used for?
Funds may be used to cover three broad categories of expenses: operating costs, capital costs, and debt service.
Does the funding support both the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and the National Network?
Yes. The funds are intended to support both Amtrak's Northeast Corridor (NEC) and its broader National Network.
What is included in the Northeast Corridor (NEC) portion?
The NEC portion includes train services and rail infrastructure activities in the corridor.
What is included in the National Network portion?
The National Network portion includes state-supported routes and long-distance routes across the country.
What financial comparison does Amtrak need to provide in its application?
Amtrak must explain how its projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year compare to actual financial performance from the prior fiscal year, for both NEC and National Network activities.
Why is the prior-year comparison important?
Based on the opportunity description, it frames the grant request as part of a continuing accountability and planning cycle by tying future spending plans to recent results.
What is required for the capital component of the application?
Amtrak must describe the specific capital projects it plans to fund with this award, including cost estimates and an estimated timetable for project completion.
What is the purpose of providing cost estimates and project timetables?
It is intended to give FRA a clear view of what infrastructure or asset-related improvements will be delivered using federal funds and when the deliverables are expected.
Are there any safety-related application requirements?
Yes. The application must include a narrative update on the status of Amtrak's efforts to improve its safety culture, indicating safety management and organizational safety practices are an explicit area of federal interest tied to the funding.
How must the application be submitted?
Amtrak must submit a complete electronic application package.
What standard federal forms are required?
Required forms include the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), and SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs).
What program-specific narratives and documents are required?
The opportunity description lists the following items as required: a Statement of Work, a cost projection comparison narrative covering NEC and National Network activities, and a detailed capital project description including cost and schedule estimates.
Are any FRA-specific assurances or certifications required?
Yes. The application must include signed FRA assurances and certification forms that are available through the FRA website.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR AMT 25 006.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.315.
What is the funding activity/category listed for this opportunity?
It is listed under the Transportation funding activity category.
What is the application closing date?
The original closing date listed for submission is January 24, 2025.
How long are the funds available for use?
The funding is available for use until January 31, 2028, or until expended.
What does "until expended" mean in this context?
Based on the opportunity description, it indicates the funds may be obligated and spent over the multi-year window, consistent with the cooperative agreement terms, up to January 31, 2028 or until the funds are fully used.
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