§ Federal grant opportunity · FR-AMT-27-001
FY27 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration is accepting applications for FY27 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The deadline is November 27, 2026 and the published award range is $0 – $166.9M.
Key facts
- Funder
- DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
- Application deadline
- November 27, 2026
- Award range
- $0 – $166.9M
- Eligibility
- other
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Transportation
- Opportunity number
- FR-AMT-27-001
Program overview
Pursuant to the FY2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, Pub. L. 119-103, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $166,866,475 to cover Capital and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2030, or until expended. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: (a) Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; (b) Statement of Work; (c) A description of the projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year for Northeast Corridor activities, including train services and infrastructure, and National Network activities, including State-supported routes and long-distance routes, in comparison to prior fiscal year actual financial performance; (d) A description of the capital projects to be funded, with cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion of the projects covered by the request; (e) a description of the status of efforts to improve Amtrak’s safety culture; (f) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Program (g) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) Signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Assurances and Certification forms (http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf).
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 27, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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