Amtrak Funding: Boost Your Rail Projects!
Summary
Rail companies can secure funds for crucial capital upgrades and essential ADA compliance projects. This funding aims to support vital infrastructure and accessibility improvements until a full fiscal year appropriation is enacted.
Eligibility
Full Description
Pursuant to the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law No. 114-254), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $86,011,888 to cover Capital, Debt Service and $1,765,382 to cover American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses (for a total of $87,777,270) until April 28,2017 or the date of enactment of the applicable full year appropriations act for FY17. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and applicable standard forms.