Amtrak has committed to an overall CIP budget of $50 million which will be invested incrementally over the duration of the Program. Investments will be made through community grants and direct investments, with projects covering six categories:
For additional information about the Community Investment Program, email cip.bptunnel@amtrak.com.
Amtrak will annually issue a formal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) which will allow eligible organizations to apply for community grant and direct investment awards for projects in West Baltimore that meet the eligibility requirements. Amtrak will also host applicant information sessions after the application window opens.
Update as of March 23, 2026: Amtrak is now accepting applications for CIP Community Grants! Eligible organizations may apply through Friday, May 22, 2026.
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Type an address into the “search” bar in the map above. The location of the blue map marker will show if it falls within the Program boundaries. Projects eligible for community grant funding must serve the communities impacted by the Program and be located within one-quarter (1/4) mile of the Program alignment (pink boundary), except for transportation improvement projects which must be located within one-half (1/2) mile of Program alignment (blue boundary).
For additional information, email bptunnel@amtrak.com or call (443) 423-1115 to speak to a member of the program team.
