FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FR-AMT-25-009
- Agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $10,000,001
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Transportation
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeks to establish cooperation and planning activities through the Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) via this Cooperative Agreement opportunity, posted January 29, 2026, with a deadline of February 6, 2026. The NECC, mandated by the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 Section 212, must deliver a statement of goals, recommendations regarding access costs, and a report on Northeast Corridor economic development. The Commission comprises 18 voting members representing eight states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Amtrak, with the primary objective of promoting mutual cooperation and planning for rail operations and related activities in the Northeast Corridor. Applicants must ensure all required documentation is complete and properly signed, provide detailed scope and budget documentation with quantitative or qualitative justification for project prioritization, and comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and related regulations. The FRA typically requires 2-6 weeks for approval or disapproval of applications after all materials are deemed acceptable by both parties.
Award values and specific budget ranges are determined by legislation and are not specified in this opportunity announcement. Performance will take place throughout the Northeast Corridor region, encompassing the eight states and District of Columbia represented on the Commission. Applicants must retain all data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials for three years following grant completion, with record-keeping requirements governed by 2 C.F.R. Part 200, and environmental clearance is required for any capital components of approved projects.
Synopsis
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.
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