DOT - Federal Railroad Administration · Department of Transportation
FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project
Key facts
- Deadline
- Done for this year · next round expected Jan 29 – Feb 6, 2027
- Award size
- Up to $10M
- Total available
- $10M · about 1 award
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Other (see eligibility)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/5336a6c6-1bcd-4600-aadc-f2b499f34ba4 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/d4b7f072-c60d-4e5f-b64a-0995cc3c482f
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About this grant
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.
Eligibility (from the notice)
Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.
About the program (20.315)
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants — (Amtrak Grants)
How applications are judged
Proposals for projects must support the stated strategic goals of the applicant organization, align with the priorities identified in authorization or appropriation statutes, and of the Secretary of Transportation, and be accompanied by detailed scope and budget documentation. Quantitative or qualitative justification of project prioritization must be provided.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information:
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2016: Dependent on appropriations. In FY2016 the grantee received federal financial assistance for operating and capital, debt service and ADA program. During the FY the grantee utilized funding to maintain the national intercity passenger rail infrastructure in a state of good repair, implemented projects to allow for the continued safe operation of national rail service, pursued activities that supported intercity passenger rail operations and addressed and complied with specific infrastructure improvement requirements and mandates. Examples of funded projects include Engineering Infrastructure, SOGR, Engineering Infrastructure Improvements, ADA Compliance Projects, Fleet Overhauls and Other Mechanical Requirements, Fleet Acquisitions, Information Technology, Facility Repair and Improvements, Planning and Development, Gateway and Operations Support.Fiscal Year2017: In FY2017 the recipient will utilize federal assistance to fund the National Network�s operations and capital, debt service and ADA programs. The Northeast Corridor does not require operating assistance with funding solely used to conduct routine maintenance, construct infrastructure projects, service...