Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 26 002
The FY26 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is a discretionary federal funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58, enacted November 15, 2021). Through this cooperative agreement, FRA plans to make $3,130,357,036.58 in FY26 supplemental funds available to Amtrak to support major capital and compliance needs across Amtrak's National Network. The assistance is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means FRA expects to have an active oversight and coordination role as the work is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal involvement.
The purpose of the funding is focused on large, system-level improvements tied to Amtrak's long-distance and national services. Key eligible uses include replacing single-level passenger rolling stock, addressing the backlog of deferred capital work (including replacement or rehabilitation of obsolete assets that have accumulated due to underinvestment), and completing work needed to bring Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The opportunity also allows funding for other appropriate costs that are necessary to carry out the supported projects, which typically covers items that are integral to delivery of capital work, such as associated program management, design, and other directly related implementation expenses, to the extent permitted under the agreement terms.
Eligibility is extremely limited: Amtrak is the only entity that can apply. The listing shows one expected award, consistent with a single cooperative agreement that channels IIJA supplemental funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for National Network-related purposes. The opportunity falls under the transportation activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.315.
To access the funds, Amtrak must submit a complete electronic grant application package. Required elements include the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), assurances for non-construction programs (SF-424B), assurances for construction programs (SF-424D), a Statement of Work describing the activities and deliverables to be funded, and signed copies of the FRA assurances and certification forms provided by DOT/FRA. These documents establish the project scope and confirm compliance with federal requirements that apply to the award.
Administrative details provided in the notice include the funding opportunity title and number (FY26-National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation; FR AMT 26 002), the award ceiling amount matching the total available funding ($3,130,357,036.58), an original closing date of November 18, 2025, and a creation date of October 29, 2025. In practical terms, the announcement is a formal mechanism for obligating IIJA supplemental funds to Amtrak for fleet replacement, state-of-good-repair capital backlog reduction, and ADA station accessibility upgrades across the National Network under FRA's cooperative agreement framework.Apply for FR AMT 26 002
- The DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY26-National Network IIJA Supplemental 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 2025-10-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-11-18. (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 $3,130,357,037.00 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 name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY26 National Network IIJA Supplemental Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FR AMT 26 002.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What law authorizes or is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is issued under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58, enacted November 15, 2021.
What type of federal assistance is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The assistance is structured as a cooperative agreement, rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means FRA generally expects to have an active oversight and coordination role as the work is carried out, instead of simply issuing funding with minimal federal involvement.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
FRA plans to make $3,130,357,036.58 in FY26 supplemental funds available through this opportunity.
Is there an award ceiling amount listed?
Yes. The award ceiling is $3,130,357,036.58, matching the total amount described as available.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is extremely limited. Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is the only entity that can apply.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The listing shows one expected award, consistent with a single cooperative agreement to Amtrak.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support major capital and compliance needs across Amtrak's National Network, with an emphasis on large, system-level improvements tied to Amtrak's long-distance and national services.
What kinds of projects or costs are eligible uses of funding?
Key eligible uses include replacing single-level passenger rolling stock, addressing the backlog of deferred capital work (including replacement or rehabilitation of obsolete assets due to underinvestment), and completing work needed to bring Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Does the opportunity support fleet replacement?
Yes. Replacing single-level passenger rolling stock is explicitly listed as an eligible use.
Does the opportunity support deferred maintenance or state-of-good-repair work?
Yes. The opportunity supports addressing the backlog of deferred capital work, including the replacement or rehabilitation of obsolete assets that accumulated due to underinvestment.
Does the opportunity support ADA compliance improvements at stations?
Yes. It includes completing work needed to bring Amtrak-served stations into full compliance with the ADA.
Are there other costs that can be covered beyond the main capital items?
Yes. The opportunity allows funding for other appropriate costs necessary to carry out the supported projects, typically including items integral to delivering capital work such as associated program management, design, and other directly related implementation expenses, to the extent permitted under the agreement terms.
What transportation area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the transportation activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.315.
How does Amtrak access these funds?
Amtrak must submit a complete electronic grant application package containing the required federal forms and supporting documents described in the notice.
What forms and documents are required in the application package?
The required elements include: the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), assurances for non-construction programs (SF-424B), assurances for construction programs (SF-424D), a Statement of Work describing the activities and deliverables to be funded, and signed copies of the FRA assurances and certification forms provided by DOT/FRA.
What is the purpose of the Statement of Work in this application?
The Statement of Work is used to describe the activities and deliverables that would be funded under the cooperative agreement.
Why are assurances and certification forms required?
These documents confirm compliance with applicable federal requirements and establish expectations and obligations tied to the award.
What is the original closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original closing date is November 18, 2025.
What is the creation date of the opportunity?
The creation date is October 29, 2025.
What is the overall practical intent of this announcement?
It serves as a formal mechanism for obligating IIJA supplemental funds to Amtrak for National Network-related priorities, including fleet replacement, capital backlog reduction, and ADA station accessibility upgrades, implemented under FRA's cooperative agreement framework.
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