Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 17 007
The FY17 Supplemental to the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 17 007) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). It was created on March 30, 2017, with an original application deadline of April 10, 2017. The opportunity is structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and is listed under CFDA 20.315, with the activity area described as Transportation as well as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the planning, analytical, and coordination work involved rather than construction funding.
The purpose of this supplemental funding is tied directly to the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), specifically Section 212, which mandates the establishment and operation of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (commonly referred to as the NEC Commission). The NEC Commission exists to promote ongoing cooperation, shared planning, and coordinated decision-making among the key public and private parties involved in passenger rail service and related rail activities along the Northeast Corridor. In practical terms, the Commission serves as a formal forum where the corridor stakeholders can align on policies, investment priorities, cost and access issues, and broader operational and infrastructure planning needs.
The statute also requires the Commission to produce several core deliverables. These include developing a statement of goals for the Northeast Corridor, preparing recommendations connected to corridor operations and planning, addressing access cost matters (a central issue in how services and infrastructure use are priced and allocated among users), and producing a report on economic development related to the Northeast Corridor. The grant opportunity supports the work needed to complete and maintain those required outputs and to sustain the Commission's statutory responsibilities.
The NEC Commission itself is defined by its membership structure, which is intended to balance state, federal, and operator interests. It includes 18 voting members, with nine representing the eight Northeast Corridor states plus the District of Columbia, five representing the U.S. Department of Transportation, and four representing Amtrak. This composition reflects the corridor's multi-jurisdictional nature and the need for shared governance across state transportation agencies, the federal government, and the primary intercity passenger rail operator.
In terms of funding scale and awards, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $2,877,000 and anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the official eligibility text of the full announcement. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted support for the NEC Commission's federally mandated coordination, planning, and analytical functions that help guide how the Northeast Corridor is managed, improved, and aligned with regional economic and transportation goals.Apply for FR AMT 17 007
- The Federal Transport Administration, DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the science and technology and other research and development, transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY17 Supplemental to Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission" 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 Mar 30, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2017 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 $2,877,000.00 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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FAQs: FY17 Supplemental to the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (FR AMT 17 007)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY17 Supplemental funding opportunity for the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (often called the NEC Commission). It is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 17 007.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What type of funding instrument is offered?
The funding instrument type is a Grant.
Is this a formula program or a discretionary grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 30, 2017.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 10, 2017.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.315.
What activity area does this funding fall under?
The activity area is described as Transportation, as well as Science and Technology and other Research and Development. This framing reflects planning, analytical, and coordination work rather than construction funding.
What is the main purpose of the supplemental funding?
The purpose is to support the work of the NEC Commission as required by federal law, including planning, analysis, coordination, and preparation/maintenance of statutory deliverables connected to Northeast Corridor passenger rail governance and decision-making.
What law is this opportunity tied to?
This opportunity is tied to the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), specifically Section 212.
What does PRIIA Section 212 require?
PRIIA Section 212 mandates the establishment and operation of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (the NEC Commission).
What is the NEC Commission?
The NEC Commission is a formal forum established to promote ongoing cooperation, shared planning, and coordinated decision-making among the key public and private parties involved in passenger rail service and related rail activities along the Northeast Corridor.
What kinds of issues does the NEC Commission address?
Based on the description provided, the Commission helps stakeholders align on policies, investment priorities, cost and access issues, and broader operational and infrastructure planning needs for the Northeast Corridor.
Does this grant fund construction projects?
The opportunity description emphasizes planning, analytical, and coordination work rather than construction funding.
What deliverables is the NEC Commission required to produce?
The statute requires several core deliverables, including: a statement of goals for the Northeast Corridor, recommendations connected to corridor operations and planning, work addressing access cost matters, and a report on economic development related to the Northeast Corridor.
What are "access cost matters" in this context?
Access cost matters are described as a central issue in how services and infrastructure use are priced and allocated among users of the corridor.
How does this grant support the NEC Commission's responsibilities?
The grant supports the work needed to complete and maintain the Commission's required outputs and to sustain the Commission's statutory responsibilities related to coordination, planning, and analytical functions.
How many voting members are on the NEC Commission?
The NEC Commission includes 18 voting members.
How is NEC Commission membership structured?
The Commission membership is structured as follows: nine voting members representing the eight Northeast Corridor states plus the District of Columbia; five voting members representing the U.S. Department of Transportation; and four voting members representing Amtrak.
Why is the membership structured across states, federal representatives, and Amtrak?
The description notes that this composition reflects the Northeast Corridor's multi-jurisdictional nature and the need for shared governance across state transportation agencies, the federal government, and the primary intercity passenger rail operator.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $2,877,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the official eligibility text of the full announcement.
What is the overall focus of this funding opportunity?
Overall, the opportunity is described as targeted support for the NEC Commission's federally mandated coordination, planning, and analytical functions that help guide how the Northeast Corridor is managed, improved, and aligned with regional economic and transportation goals.
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