Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 20 003
The FY20 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NECC) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 20 003) is a discretionary Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is tied directly to requirements in the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), specifically Section 212, which mandates the establishment and operation of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission. The NEC Commission exists to promote coordinated planning and cooperation around rail operations and related activities on the Northeast Corridor, one of the most complex and heavily used passenger rail corridors in the country.
The primary purpose of this funding is to support the NEC Commission in carrying out the statutory deliverables required by PRIIA. Those deliverables include developing and maintaining a statement of goals for the Corridor, producing recommendations related to NEC operations and planning, addressing the framework for access costs (the policies and methods used to determine cost responsibilities and payments among NEC stakeholders), and preparing a report focused on Northeast Corridor economic development. In practice, this kind of work typically involves ongoing multi-stakeholder coordination, technical and policy analysis, documentation and reporting, and structured planning efforts that align the many parties that use, fund, and oversee the Corridor.
The NEC Commission itself is structured as a multi-jurisdiction, multi-agency body with 18 voting members. Representation is split among key stakeholders: nine voting members represent the NEC states and the District of Columbia (eight states plus DC), five voting members represent the U.S. Department of Transportation, and four voting members represent Amtrak. This composition reflects the Commission's role as a formal coordination forum for governments and the primary intercity passenger rail operator, with an emphasis on shared decision-making for corridor-wide issues.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a grant within the transportation activity area (CFDA 20.315). The notice lists an award ceiling of $6,457,550 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), indicating that this funding is intended to support one recipient to carry out the Commission-related work rather than being distributed among multiple projects or applicants. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the original eligibility text field, which suggests that eligibility is specialized and likely aligned with the Commission's operational structure and statutory requirements rather than open-ended competition for unrelated rail capital projects.
Key timing details in the posting include a creation date of February 11, 2020 and an original application closing date of February 24, 2020. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as targeted support for an ongoing, congressionally mandated governance and planning function for the Northeast Corridor, focused on coordination, policy development, cost and access framework work, and required reporting rather than construction or rolling-stock procurement.Apply for FR AMT 20 003
- The Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY20 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NECC)" 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 Feb 11, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2020 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 $6,457,550.00 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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FY20 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NECC) Grant (FR AMT 20 003) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY20 Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NECC) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 20 003). It is a discretionary grant administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
How is this grant connected to federal law?
The opportunity is tied to the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). Specifically, PRIIA Section 212 mandates the establishment and operation of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission, and this grant supports the Commission in carrying out those statutory responsibilities.
What is the purpose of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission?
The NEC Commission exists to promote coordinated planning and cooperation related to rail operations and related activities on the Northeast Corridor, described in the notice as one of the most complex and heavily used passenger rail corridors in the United States.
What is the primary purpose of this funding?
The primary purpose is to support the NEC Commission in completing the deliverables required by PRIIA. In other words, the funding is aimed at supporting the Commission's mandated governance, coordination, planning, and reporting functions.
What kinds of deliverables does PRIIA require the NEC Commission to produce (and this grant supports)?
Based on the notice, the statutory deliverables include:
- Developing and maintaining a statement of goals for the Northeast Corridor
- Producing recommendations related to NEC operations and planning
- Addressing the framework for access costs (policies and methods to determine cost responsibilities and payments among NEC stakeholders)
- Preparing a report focused on Northeast Corridor economic development
What types of activities are likely to be funded under this opportunity?
The notice frames this as support for Commission work rather than physical construction. Activities typically associated with these deliverables include multi-stakeholder coordination, technical and policy analysis, documentation and reporting, and structured planning efforts to align the parties that use, fund, and oversee the Corridor.
Is this a capital construction grant (for track, stations, bridges, or trains)?
The description emphasizes that it is focused on coordination, policy development, access and cost framework work, and required reporting. It is characterized as support for a congressionally mandated planning and governance function rather than construction or rolling-stock procurement.
What is the CFDA number and activity area for this program?
The opportunity is categorized in the transportation activity area under CFDA 20.315.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $6,457,550.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The posting anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting the funding is intended to support one recipient to carry out Commission-related work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the original eligibility text field. This suggests eligibility is specialized and likely aligned with the NEC Commission's operational structure and PRIIA requirements, rather than a broad, open competition for unrelated rail projects.
How is the NEC Commission structured?
The NEC Commission is described as a multi-jurisdiction, multi-agency body with 18 voting members.
Who are the voting members of the NEC Commission?
The 18 voting members are split among key stakeholder groups:
- 9 voting members representing the NEC states and the District of Columbia (eight states plus DC)
- 5 voting members representing the U.S. Department of Transportation
- 4 voting members representing Amtrak
What does "access costs framework" mean in this context?
In the notice, the access costs framework refers to the policies and methods used to determine cost responsibilities and payments among Northeast Corridor stakeholders.
What is the focus of the required economic development report?
The notice specifies that one deliverable is preparing a report focused on Northeast Corridor economic development. No additional scope details are provided beyond that description.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The posting lists a creation date of February 11, 2020 and an original application closing date of February 24, 2020.
What makes this opportunity different from typical competitive rail grants?
Based on the description, it is targeted support for an ongoing, congressionally mandated Commission function (coordination, planning, policy, and reporting) and anticipates a single award, rather than funding multiple separate project applicants for capital improvements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR AMT 20 003.
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