Cultural Resources Mitigation (B&P)

Treatment Measures for Architectural Resources
Amtrak has selected an Administrator. More information on the Fund coming in 2027.

B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Historic Preservation Grant Fund-Administrator Role

Program Overview

Amtrak is in search of an organization to serve as Administrator for its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Historic Preservation Grant Fund.  In Spring 2026, Amtrak is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and organizations interested in serving as the Administrator are asked to respond to the NOFO with an application.

Fund Background and Purpose

In accordance with the Programmatic Agreement (PA), developed in compliance with as a measure to mitigate for adverse effects to historic properties, Amtrak has established the Historic Preservation Grant Fund (Fund) with $2.75 Million for the purpose of providing direct financial assistance to individuals, for preservation projects within specific areas affected by the Program. Specifically, the primary purpose of the Fund, as stated in the PA, is to support preservation projects involving exterior stabilization, repair, restoration, and rehabilitation of individual historic properties and contributing elements of the Midtown Edmondson and Edmondson Avenue Historic Districts located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Preservation Grant Fund Geographic Boundaries

Map Legend Description

Tier 1 will extend to eligible Preservation Projects located within 200 feet of the Program’s limits of disturbance at the south portal area, or on blocks within the Midtown Edmondson and Edmondson Avenue Historic Districts where the Program’s limits of disturbance extend within 200 feet of parts of these blocks. Tier 1 is shown above with an orange outline. Tier 2 boundaries encompass all of the Edmondson Avenue (dark green) and Midtown Edmondson (light green) Historic Districts shown above.

Fund Administrator Role Description

Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for more information. The application is now closed and Amtrak is reviewing applications.

The organization selected to serve as the Fund Administrator will coordinate with the PA Signatories to develop and implement the Fund in accordance with PA, with Amtrak responsible for contract management and direct oversight of the Fund Administrator.

Organizations interested in applying for the role of Fund Administrator should submit an application in response to the NOFO, which will be made available on the Amtrak Grants Portal. Applicants should outline their vision for developing and implementing the Fund program, and must demonstrate experience in grants administration, community outreach and historic preservation, as well as the requisite capacity to provide the requested services.

B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Historic Salvage Program

Program Overview

As part of the Program, Amtrak has acquired several properties to accommodate the construction of the future Frederick Douglass Tunnel. Many of these properties are within the Midtown Edmondson and Greater Rosemont Historic Districts. As one of the measures to mitigate the adverse effects to historic properties caused by the Program, Amtrak has secured useful materials from historic properties that were demolished as part of the Program.

Salvaging Useable Materials

After examining the acquired properties and identifying salvageable historic building materials, Amtrak’s contractor, Baltimore Entities collected, catalogued, and securely stored the salvaged materials. To further service to the community and to keep useful items out of landfills, Amtrak instructed Baltimore Entities to also salvage any furnishings and appliances that could be re-used by community residents.

Community Access to Salvaged Materials

All salvaged materials are available free of charge to residents and those involved in the rehabilitation or renovation of properties within the Midtown Edmondson and Greater Rosemont Historic Districts.

Distribution of these materials is on a first come, first served basis and open for pick-up Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturday between 10am-3pm.

View the Salvage from Historic Buildings Fact Sheet here.

Eligibility

As of June 1, 2026, eligibility has been expanded to the general public. The Program will stay open through August 1, 2026.

All interested parties must present adequate proof of:

  • Eligible residency; OR
  • Involvement in the rehabilitation or renovation of properties within the Midtown Edmondson or Greater Rosemont Historic Districts
  • Complete an application to establish eligibility

For more information and appointments, call the Program Team at (443) 423-1115 and choose the selection for the Historic Salvage Program.

Stay in Touch

For additional information, email bptunnel@amtrak.com or call (443) 423-1115 to speak to a member of the program team.