FY2020 Coronavirus Relief for the Northeast Corridor Grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.315 -- National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Pursuant to the draft Coronavirus, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $492,000,000 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including to enable the Secretary of Transportation to make or amend existing grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for activities associated with the Northeast Corridor as authorized by section 11101(a) of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (division A of Public Law 114–94). The amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement...
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
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) SF-424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (d) 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).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) is eligible to apply for this announcement.
Grantor contact information
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Archived: May 1, 2020
Award
$492,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$492,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-AMT-20-004
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 27, 2020
Archive date:
May 1, 2020
