U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration
Northeast Corridor Commission
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Type of help
- Grant
- Typical award
- Range was $0 to $10,000,000 with an average of unknown.
- Deadlines
- Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
What it pays for
To provide financial assistance to support the activities of the Northeast Corridor Commission (�Commission� or �NECC�). Section 212 of Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA) mandated the creation of the Commission �to promote mutual cooperation and planning pertaining to the rail operations and related activities of the Northeast Corridor [NEC or Corridor].� Title XI of the Fixing America�s Surface Transportation Act of 2015 (FAST Act) (Public Law 114-94, December 3, 2015) and Title II of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, November 15, 2021) amended title 49 of the US Code to clarify the role and responsibilities of the Commission. The Commission�s Mission Statement is, �to bring the states, commuter agencies, Amtrak, and US DOT together to modernize and improve the Northeast Corridor rail system through increased collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Through this partnership, the Commission�s members can achieve more together than by working alone.�
Who can apply
State governments Regional and local governments For-profit organizations, such as railroads.
How applications are judged
Applications proceed through a three-part application review process, as follows: (1) Screening applications for completeness and eligibility; (2) Evaluating the technical merit and benefits of eligible applications; and (3) Selecting projects for funding FRA will give preference to projects that support the Northeast Corridor Commission's mission.
Match
Matching is determined by each award.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal year 2025: Examples of a projects obligated in FY 2025 include another grant to the Northeast Corridor Commission to assist with their activities.