FY26-Supp #1-National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The FY26-Supp #1 National Network Cooperative Agreement is a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding opportunity that provides a single, targeted award to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) under the authority of the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 119-75). The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning FRA will not only provide funding but is also positioned to have an active oversight and coordination role consistent with this type of federal assistance. The activity area is transportation and the associated CFDA number is 20.315. This is a discretionary opportunity, but it is effectively a dedicated appropriation pathway because Amtrak is the only eligible applicant and only one award is expected.

The total amount made available is $1,138,375,964, with an award ceiling equal to that full amount. The funding is intended to cover three broad categories of Amtrak needs: operating expenses, capital expenses, and debt service. Importantly, the funds have an extended period of availability: they may be used through January 31, 2029, or until expended, which provides flexibility for multi-year planning and execution, particularly for capital work that may span more than one fiscal year. The opportunity’s closing date is listed as April 30, 2026, and the record indicates it was created on April 6, 2026.

To access the funding, Amtrak must submit a complete electronic grant application package to FRA. The required submissions include the standard federal application form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and a Statement of Work that explains what Amtrak will do with the funds and how activities will be carried out. Beyond those basics, FRA requires a detailed narrative and financial description of projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year. That cost description must cover both the Northeast Corridor (including train services and infrastructure) and the National Network (including state-supported routes and long-distance routes). FRA specifically asks that these projections be presented in comparison to prior fiscal year actual financial performance, signaling that the application should clearly show trends, variances, and how requested funding aligns with real historical costs and outcomes.

The application must also include a description of the capital projects Amtrak proposes to fund, supported by cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion. This requirement is designed to ensure the capital portion of the award is tied to identifiable deliverables, realistic budgets, and schedules that FRA can monitor. In addition, Amtrak must provide a description of the status of its efforts to improve safety culture, indicating that FRA expects the award to be connected not only to financial needs and physical investments but also to organizational and operational safety improvement priorities.

Finally, the package must include standard federal assurance forms for both non-construction and construction activities: SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs) and SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs). Amtrak must also submit signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation/FRA Assurances and Certification forms, which are referenced via FRA’s posted document link. Collectively, these assurance and certification documents serve as the formal commitments that Amtrak will comply with applicable federal requirements associated with receiving and using the funds.

In practical terms, this opportunity functions as a major FY2026 supplemental funding vehicle for Amtrak’s nationwide passenger rail mission, covering day-to-day operations, investment in infrastructure and assets, and debt-related obligations, with FRA requiring a structured plan, documented projections, defined capital project scopes, and safety culture progress reporting as conditions of award.

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