National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants

Department Of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration

To provide financial assistance to support the operation of and capital investment in intercity passenger rail service in the United States.

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Helps Amtrak cover costs for operating and maintaining train services. This includes funding for infrastructure and fleet improvements.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1 - $490,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration

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What Is This Program?

FRA executes and oversees grant agreements with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to provide Amtrak with federal funds appropriated by Congress. In conjunction with operating revenues and funds from states, local governments, and other entities, Amtrak uses federal funds for a wide range of its operating and capital activities, including a portion of its operating expenses, capital maintenance of fleet and infrastructure, capital expansion and investment programs, and capital debt repayment.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the FRA website
  • Review grant opportunities
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://railroads.dot.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
null

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs associated with safety regulations
  • capital improvements
  • operating assistance
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs not directly related to rail operations
  • personal expenses
  • entertainment expenses
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Admin costs capped at 15%
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Robert.Chao@dot.gov
2023089789

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This program offers funding up to $490,000,000 (minimum $1).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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