This grant supports the Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project, established by the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008. The U.S. Department of Transportation is involved in this initiative. The NECC’s primary purpose is to foster mutual cooperation and planning for rail operations and related activities across the Northeast Corridor. This grant is for enabling the commission to fulfill its statutory requirements, which include developing a statement of goals, providing recommendations, analyzing access costs, and preparing a report on Northeast Corridor economic development. The NECC comprises representatives from eight states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Amtrak, working collaboratively on these vital rail objectives.
Opportunity ID: 345472
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-AMT-23-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2023 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2023 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 04, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,091 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,000,091 |
| 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: | FY23 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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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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