# Simpler Grants.gov #FR-AMT-27-001

FRA offers Amtrak $166.9 million for capital and debt-service funding

**Buyer:** 693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 27, 2026
**Identifier:** FR-AMT-27-001

The Federal Railroad Administration is offering Amtrak federal funding for capital and debt-service needs, rather than purchasing products or services.
- **Government buyer and recipient**
  - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is offering the funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).
  - Amtrak is the only eligible applicant, and one award is expected.
- **Funding and intended use**
  - The offer is for $166,866,475 through a cooperative agreement.
  - Funds are intended for capital and debt-service expenses, including activities on the Northeast Corridor and the National Network.
- **Notable requirements**
  - Amtrak’s application must address projected operating and capital costs, proposed capital projects and their estimated costs and completion timetables, and efforts to improve its safety culture.
  - Required federal assurances and certification forms must also be provided.
- **Products, services, and OEMs**
  - No products or services are being procured, and no OEMs or commercial vendors are identified.

### Description

The Federal Railroad Administration is making $166,866,475 available to Amtrak under a cooperative agreement for Capital and Debt Service, pursuant to the FY2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. The funds are to 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, information on safety-culture improvements, and required federal forms and assurances. Amtrak is the only eligible applicant, and one award is expected.

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