Opportunity Information: Apply for FR AMT 12 001
Apply for FR AMT 12 001
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY11, 12, 13 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 National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 12, 2013 and posted on Sep 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2013 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 $5,309,915.00 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).
- The only entity eligible for this award is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR AMT 12 001) is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.315 (National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants). It was posted on September 12, 2013, with a very short application window closing on September 16, 2013, and it was archived on October 16, 2013. The grant uses a standard grant instrument (not a cooperative agreement or contract), does not require cost sharing or matching, and anticipated making a single award.
The purpose of the grant is tied directly to a federal statutory requirement in the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), specifically Section 212, which mandated creation of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (commonly called the NEC Commission). The NEC Commission exists to improve coordination, mutual cooperation, and joint planning for rail operations and related activities along the Northeast Corridor, the heavily traveled passenger rail spine running through the eight NEC states plus the District of Columbia. In practical terms, the Commission is meant to provide a structured forum where the key public stakeholders and Amtrak can align on shared priorities, clarify responsibilities, and support consistent decision-making for a corridor that serves national, regional, and commuter rail needs.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is supporting the NEC Commission in producing the deliverables required by PRIIA Section 212. These required outputs include a statement of goals for the Northeast Corridor, recommendations related to corridor operations and planning, work addressing access costs (a core issue in multi-operator rail corridors where infrastructure owners and service operators need clear, defensible cost allocation), and a report focused on Northeast Corridor economic development. In other words, the funded work is not simply general planning; it is oriented toward producing specific, statute-driven documents and recommendations that help govern how the corridor is managed, how costs are understood and shared, and how investments relate to broader economic outcomes in the region.
The NEC Commission membership structure described in the announcement explains why the work requires formal coordination and why the deliverables matter. The Commission has 18 voting members: nine represent the eight Northeast Corridor states and the District of Columbia, five represent the U.S. Department of Transportation, and four represent Amtrak. That mix reflects the corridor's reality: states and DC have strong interests through commuter rail and state-supported services, USDOT has a federal policy and funding role, and Amtrak is a central operator and major infrastructure owner on the corridor. The Commission structure is designed to balance these perspectives while producing actionable guidance and agreed-upon approaches.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $5,309,915 and an award floor of $0, with one expected award. Eligibility is extremely limited: the only eligible applicant is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). This makes the opportunity essentially a dedicated, sole-eligible-entity grant intended to resource Amtrak to carry out activities supporting the NEC Commission and the PRIIA-required work products, rather than an open competition among multiple applicants. Applicants seeking more information were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for technical access issues, with phone and email contacts provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR AMT 12 001.
2) Which federal agency administers this grant?
This is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
3) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.315, titled National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants.
4) What type of award instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a standard grant instrument (it is not a cooperative agreement and not a contract).
5) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing/matching is not required.
6) How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making a single award.
7) What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $5,309,915. The award floor is listed as $0.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is extremely limited: the only eligible applicant is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).
9) Is this an open competitive opportunity for multiple organizations?
No. Because only Amtrak is eligible, the opportunity functions as a sole-eligible-entity discretionary grant rather than an open competition among multiple applicants.
10) What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support work tied directly to a federal statutory requirement in the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), specifically Section 212, which mandated the creation and work of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NEC Commission).
11) What is PRIIA Section 212 and how does it relate to this funding?
PRIIA Section 212 mandated the creation of the NEC Commission and establishes required deliverables for the Commission. This grant emphasizes supporting the NEC Commission in producing those statute-driven deliverables.
12) What is the NEC Commission?
The NEC Commission (Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission) is intended to improve coordination, mutual cooperation, and joint planning for rail operations and related activities along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
13) What geographic area does the NEC Commission focus on?
The Commission focuses on the Northeast Corridor, described as the heavily traveled passenger rail spine running through the eight NEC states plus the District of Columbia.
14) What kinds of activities and deliverables does the grant emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes producing specific PRIIA Section 212-required outputs, including:
- A statement of goals for the Northeast Corridor
- Recommendations related to corridor operations and planning
- Work addressing access costs (cost allocation in a multi-operator corridor)
- A report focused on Northeast Corridor economic development
15) Is the funded work general planning, or is it tied to specific required outputs?
It is tied to specific, statute-driven deliverables required by PRIIA Section 212, rather than general planning activities.
16) Why is there emphasis on access costs in the deliverables?
The opportunity highlights access costs as a core issue in multi-operator rail corridors, where infrastructure owners and service operators need clear, defensible cost allocation. The required work products include items that address this issue.
17) What is the stated role of the NEC Commission in practical terms?
In practical terms, the Commission is meant to provide a structured forum where key public stakeholders and Amtrak can align on shared priorities, clarify responsibilities, and support consistent decision-making for a corridor serving national, regional, and commuter rail needs.
18) How is the NEC Commission membership structured?
The announcement describes 18 voting members:
- 9 representing the eight Northeast Corridor states and the District of Columbia
- 5 representing the U.S. Department of Transportation
- 4 representing Amtrak
19) When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on September 12, 2013, and the application window closed on September 16, 2013.
20) Was the application window short?
Yes. The announcement indicates a very short application window of just a few days between posting (September 12, 2013) and closing (September 16, 2013).
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 16, 2013.
22) Where were applicants directed for technical help (such as system access issues)?
Applicants seeking more information for technical access issues were directed to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, with phone and email contacts provided in the announcement.
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