Simpler Grants.gov #FR-AMT-26-007

Federal Funding for Amtrak Operations, Capital Projects, and Debt Service

This opportunity involves a major federal funding initiative for Amtrak's national rail operations: - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Eligible Recipient: - National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is the only eligible applicant - Funding Scope: - Total funding available: $1,138,375,964 - Supports Amtrak's operating, capital, and debt service costs - Covers Northeast Corridor, State-supported, and long-distance routes - Application Requirements: - Submission of a comprehensive grant application - Statement of work and detailed descriptions of projected operating and capital costs - Capital project details, including cost estimates and timetables - Information on safety culture improvements - Required assurances and certifications - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or discrete products/services are named - Emphasis on financial performance reporting and safety culture improvements - Funding is for broad operational and capital needs, not for procurement of individual items

Description

The Federal Railroad Administration is making available $1,138,375,964 to Amtrak to cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service costs until January 31, 2029, or until funds are expended. Amtrak must submit a grant application including a statement of work, descriptions of projected operating and capital costs, capital projects, safety culture improvements, and required assurances and certifications. This cooperative agreement supports Northeast Corridor activities, State-supported routes, and long-distance routes. Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant for this funding opportunity.

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