The Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) is offering this grant to promote mutual cooperation and planning pertaining to rail operations and related activities across the Northeast Corridor. Established under Section 212 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), the NECC includes 18 voting members from states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Amtrak. This grant is for supporting the commission’s foundational purpose of delivering a statement of goals, providing recommendations, assessing access costs, and reporting on Northeast Corridor economic development. The overall aim is to facilitate strategic planning and collaborative governance for the region’s critical rail infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 333671
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-21-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project |
| 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: | May 19, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Amtrak is the only entity 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 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: | Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project |
| 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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