Northeast Corridor Commission

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.”

State governments Regional and local governments For-profit organizations, such as railroads.

FRA will contact applicants with successful applications with information and instructions about the award process. This notification is not an authorization to begin proposed project activities. A formal grant agreement or cooperative agreement signed by both the grantee and the FRA, including an approved scope, schedule, and budget, is required before the award is considered complete.

FRA will contact applicants with successful applications with information and instructions about the award process. This notification is not an authorization to begin proposed project activities. A formal grant agreement or cooperative agreement signed by both the grantee and the FRA, including an approved scope, schedule, and budget, is required before the award is considered complete.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window).

The applicant must submit the following information: SF424 – Application for Federal Assistance, SF 424C – Budget Information for Construction, or SF 424A – Budget Information for Non-Construction, SF 424D – Assurances for Construction, or SF 424B – Assurances for Non-Construction, FRA’s Additional Assurances and Certifications, and other information such as project narratives, statements of work, and budgets.