U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Closed for this year
- 1 grant, next round estimated
- Type of help
- Project grant
- Typical award
- Awards under this program ranged from $1,684,000 to $3,143,000,000 in FY 2023/2024 with an average of $614,952,336.
- Deadlines
- Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Closed for this year
This year's round is over. GrantMe estimated the next round from last year's dates.
- FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project · Next round: about Jan 29 – Feb 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
To provide financial assistance to support the operation of and capital investment in intercity passenger rail service in the United States.
Who can apply
As directed by authorizing and appropriating statute, assistance is available only to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).
How applications are judged
Proposals for projects must support the stated strategic goals of the applicant organization, align with the priorities identified in authorization or appropriation statutes, and of the Secretary of Transportation, and be accompanied by detailed scope and budget documentation. Quantitative or qualitative justification of project prioritization must be provided.
Match
Match: none required (federal program listing). This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details.
This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information:
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal year 2016: Dependent on appropriations. In FY2016 the grantee received federal financial assistance for operating and capital, debt service and ADA program. During the FY the grantee utilized funding to maintain the national intercity passenger rail infrastructure in a state of good repair, implemented projects to allow for the continued safe operation of national rail service, pursued activities that supported intercity passenger rail operations and addressed and complied with specific infrastructure improvement requirements and mandates. Examples of funded projects include Engineering Infrastructure, SOGR, Engineering Infrastructure Improvements, ADA Compliance Projects, Fleet Overhauls and Other Mechanical Requirements, Fleet Acquisitions, Information Technology, Facility Repair and Improvements, Planning and Development, Gateway and Operations Support.
Fiscal year 2017: In FY2017 the recipient will utilize federal assistance to fund the National Network�s operations and capital, debt service and ADA programs. The Northeast Corridor does not require operating assistance with funding solely used to conduct routine maintenance, construct infrastructure projects, service...