The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is offering a cooperative agreement for the FY26 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). This funding opportunity, which totals $427,739,036, is designated to support Amtrak's operating, capital, and debt service needs until January 31, 2029, and requires Amtrak to submit a comprehensive grant application detailing projected costs, capital projects, and safety improvements. This funding is crucial for maintaining and enhancing rail services across the Northeast Corridor and state-supported routes, ensuring continued operational efficiency and safety. Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically by January 8, 2026, and can reach the GrantSolutions Help Desk at 1.866.577.0771 for assistance.

FY26 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Pursuant to the FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Leg. Branch and Extensions Act, Pub. L. 119-37, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $427,739,036 to cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service which will be used until January 31, 2029, 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&#8217;s safety culture; (f) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; (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).

GrantSolutions Help Desk&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET

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