The Department of Transportation is offering the FY20 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NECC) grant to establish a commission focused on enhancing rail operations in the Northeast Corridor. This grant, as mandated by the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, aims to provide recommendations, access cost assessments, and economic development reports for the region. The commission comprises voting members from states along the corridor, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Amtrak. Applications close on February 24, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 324382
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-20-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY20 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NECC) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.315 — National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,457,550 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,457,550 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA) Section 212 requires establishment of a Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NEC Commission). The NEC Commission was established “to promote mutual cooperation and planning pertaining to the rail operations and related activities of the Northeast Corridor.” The statute requires several deliverables, including a statement of goals, recommendations, access costs and a report on Northeast Corridor economic development. The NEC Commission is comprised of 18 voting members, nine of which represent each of the eight states and the District of Columbia, five of which represent the U.S. Department of Transportation, and four of which represent Amtrak. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY20 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NECC) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
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