FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corp

The FY25 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), managed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation, offers a significant federal investment in the maintenance and enhancement of rail services along the Northeast Corridor and the broader National Network. This opportunity is formalized through funding opportunity number FR-AMT-25-007, pursuant to the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Pub. L. 119-4). The program has allocated $617,382,665 in federal funds for this cycle. The purpose of this grant is to support Amtrak’s operations and capital improvement projects related to train services and infrastructure. Funds are intended specifically to cover capital and debt service obligations associated with the Northeast Corridor, and broader National Network activities, including long-distance and state-supported routes. The funding must be used by January 31, 2028, or until it is expended. The scope includes infrastructure repair and upgrades, operations cost coverage, and enhancements to safety culture within Amtrak. The award will be issued via a cooperative agreement, allowing FRA to exercise substantial involvement in project oversight. This opportunity is only open to Amtrak. The eligibility is exclusive, and no other entities may apply. As such, Amtrak is the sole intended recipient and the only eligible applicant under this funding opportunity. The grant reflects the continuing partnership between FRA and Amtrak to maintain and modernize intercity passenger rail systems, especially in the vital Northeast Corridor, which includes some of the most heavily traveled routes in the country. Applicants—limited to Amtrak—are required to submit a comprehensive application package through the designated federal portal. Required documentation includes the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, a detailed Statement of Work, financial performance reports comparing previous and upcoming fiscal year projections, capital project descriptions with costs and schedules, safety culture updates, SF-424B and SF-424D assurances, and signed FRA Assurances and Certifications. These materials must be submitted electronically for review. Applications are currently being accepted, with the submission window closing on August 8, 2025. There is no indication of rolling deadlines, and no pre-application deadlines such as Letters of Intent or RFIs are identified in the source. The grant was posted on June 23, 2025, and applicants are advised to ensure compliance with all documentation and reporting requirements. The FRA will oversee application review and award disbursement processes. For assistance, applicants are directed to contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk, available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. The Help Desk can be reached at 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282. The link to the Assurances and Certifications required as part of the application can be found on the FRA website at http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf.