FY23/24 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project
ID: 356249Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT - Federal Railroad Administration (DOT-FRA)

Award Range

$0 - $18M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356249

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=113341
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is offering a federal grant opportunity for the FY23/24 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project. This initiative, established under the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, aims to promote cooperation and planning for rail operations along the Northeast Corridor, requiring deliverables such as a statement of goals and a report on economic development. Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant for this cooperative agreement, which has an estimated total funding of $18,351,521 and is expected to result in one award. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is September 4, 2024, and can reach out to the GrantSolutions Help Desk at help@grantsolutions.gov for further assistance.

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