The U.S. Department of Transportation is offering the FY18 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NEC Commission) grant to establish mutual cooperation and planning for rail operations in the Northeast Corridor. This grant, in compliance with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, requires deliverables like goal statements, recommendations, and economic development reports. The NEC Commission consists of 18 voting members representing states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Amtrak. Apply by Oct 23, 2018, to contribute to rail infrastructure advancements and operations in the Northeast Corridor.
Opportunity ID: 309241
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-18-012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY18 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission |
| 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: | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2018 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2018 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,165,450 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,165,450 |
| 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 for this grant. |
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: | FY18 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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