# Simpler Grants.gov #FR-AMT-27-002

FRA Cooperative Agreement Funding for Amtrak Operating, Capital, and Debt Service Costs

**Buyer:** 693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 27, 2026
**Identifier:** FR-AMT-27-002
**NAICS:** 485112

The Federal Railroad Administration is offering federal support to Amtrak for passenger rail operations and investment.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
- **Named recipient/vendor:** National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak); it is the only eligible applicant, and one award is expected.
- **Funding:** $309,586,389 through the FY27 National Network Cooperative Agreement, solicitation FR-AMT-27-002. Matching funds are not required.
- **Purpose:** Support Amtrak operating costs, capital costs, and debt service.
- **Application requirements:** Provide projected operating and capital costs for Northeast Corridor and National Network activities, compared with prior-year actual performance; describe capital projects with estimated costs and completion schedules; and report on efforts to improve safety culture. Required submissions include the SF-424, statement of work, applicable federal assurances, and FRA certification forms.
- **Availability:** Funds may be used until the stated program end point or until expended; no start date or option periods are specified.
- **OEMs and products:** No OEMs, product models, part numbers, or item quantities are identified.

### Description

The Federal Railroad Administration will make $309,586,389 available to Amtrak for operating, capital, and debt service costs under a cooperative agreement. The funds will be used until January 31, 2030, or until expended. Amtrak must submit a grant application with a statement of work, projected operating and capital costs, capital project details and schedules, information on safety culture improvements, and required federal forms and assurances. The opportunity is limited to Amtrak, and no cost sharing or matching is required.

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