Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 21 007
The Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under CFDA 20.315. It supports work tied directly to the requirements of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), specifically Section 212, which mandated the creation of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission. The central purpose of the NEC Commission is to promote cooperation, coordinated planning, and shared decision-making around passenger rail operations and related activities along the Northeast Corridor, the heavily used rail spine that connects major population and economic centers in the Northeast.
The grant is designed to fund activities and products that PRIIA expects the NEC Commission to deliver. These statutory deliverables include developing and maintaining a formal statement of goals for the corridor, producing recommendations that guide corridor-wide planning and coordination, addressing how access costs are determined (a key issue when multiple operators and stakeholders share infrastructure), and preparing a report focused on the Northeast Corridor's role in economic development. In practical terms, the project’s scope is less about building new infrastructure directly and more about enabling the planning, policy, coordination, analysis, and reporting functions that allow the corridor to operate effectively and to evolve in a unified way across multiple jurisdictions and institutional partners.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 21 007) was posted on May 19, 2021, with an original closing date of June 3, 2021. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program anticipated making one award with an award ceiling of up to $10,000,000. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that prospective applicants would consult the additional eligibility language in the full notice for the specific qualifying entity or entities, which is common for commission-supported work where the eligible applicant may be a designated administrative or support organization rather than a typical state or local government applicant.
A defining feature of the program is the governance structure it supports. The NEC Commission is composed of 18 voting members, reflecting the corridor’s multi-state and multi-operator nature. Nine voting members represent the eight Northeast Corridor states and the District of Columbia, five represent the U.S. Department of Transportation, and four represent Amtrak. That composition underscores what the grant is trying to accomplish: it funds efforts that help these parties align goals, manage shared costs and responsibilities, and produce required analyses and recommendations that keep the corridor functioning as an integrated transportation system rather than a patchwork of separate state and federal priorities.Apply for FR AMT 21 007
- The Department of Transportation, DOT - Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.315.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 2021 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project grant opportunity?
The NECC Project is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It is intended to support work that is directly tied to requirements established in the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), especially PRIIA Section 212, which mandated the creation of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 20.315.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is FR AMT 21 007.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2021, and the original closing date was June 3, 2021.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as up to $10,000,000.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to fund activities and products that PRIIA expects the NEC Commission to deliver. The NEC Commission exists to promote cooperation, coordinated planning, and shared decision-making around passenger rail operations and related activities along the Northeast Corridor.
How is this grant tied to PRIIA?
The grant supports work tied directly to PRIIA (Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008) requirements, particularly PRIIA Section 212, which created the NEC Commission and established expectations for corridor-wide coordination and planning deliverables.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
The scope centers on planning, policy, coordination, analysis, and reporting functions that help the corridor operate effectively and evolve in a unified way across multiple jurisdictions and institutional partners. It is described as less about building new infrastructure directly and more about enabling corridor-wide coordination and required commission products.
What specific deliverables does PRIIA expect the NEC Commission to produce that this grant would support?
The statutory deliverables described include: developing and maintaining a formal statement of goals for the corridor; producing recommendations that guide corridor-wide planning and coordination; addressing how access costs are determined (particularly important where multiple operators and stakeholders share infrastructure); and preparing a report focused on the Northeast Corridor's role in economic development.
Is this grant focused on constructing rail infrastructure?
Based on the description provided, the project scope is primarily not about building new infrastructure directly. Instead, it supports the planning, coordination, analysis, and reporting work that enables effective corridor-wide decision-making and operations.
Why is determining access costs mentioned as a deliverable area?
Access costs are highlighted as a key issue because multiple operators and stakeholders share infrastructure along the corridor. The grant supports commission work that addresses how those access costs are determined as part of corridor governance and coordination.
What is the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in the context of this opportunity?
The Northeast Corridor is described as a heavily used passenger rail spine connecting major population and economic centers in the Northeast. The grant supports efforts that help manage and coordinate passenger rail operations and related activities across this shared corridor.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The description indicates that prospective applicants were expected to consult the additional eligibility language in the full notice for the specific qualifying entity or entities. This is common in commission-supported work where the eligible applicant may be a designated administrative or support organization rather than a typical state or local government applicant.
Why does the eligibility category say "Others" instead of listing states or local governments?
The information provided suggests this is common for commission-supported work, where eligibility may be limited to a designated administrative or support organization connected to the commission rather than general categories like state or local governments. The full notice would contain the specific eligibility language.
What does the grant support in terms of governance and coordination?
A defining feature of the program is the governance structure it supports: the NEC Commission is intended to align goals, manage shared costs and responsibilities, and produce required analyses and recommendations so the corridor functions as an integrated transportation system rather than a patchwork of separate priorities.
How is the NEC Commission composed?
The NEC Commission is composed of 18 voting members. Nine voting members represent the eight Northeast Corridor states and the District of Columbia, five represent the U.S. Department of Transportation, and four represent Amtrak.
How does the commission membership relate to the grant's intent?
The membership composition underscores the multi-state and multi-operator nature of the corridor. The grant funds efforts that help these parties align goals, coordinate planning, address shared cost issues (including access costs), and produce PRIIA-required analyses and recommendations.
What is meant by "discretionary" grant opportunity in this context?
The opportunity is described as discretionary, meaning it is a competitive or selection-based grant rather than an automatic or formula allocation. The description also notes the program anticipated making one award.
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