Closed · FR-AMT-25-009 · CFDA 20.315 · Discretionary

FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $10.0M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 6, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Railroad Administration that offered Up to $10,000,001 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $10.0M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
20.315
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project - is cataloged under number FR-AMT-25-009 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.315, posted by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 29, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $10,000,001. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $10.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 6, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $10,000,001

Close Date

February 6, 2026

No Explanation

Posted

January 29, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,001

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted January 29, 2026
Close Date February 6, 2026
Archive Date March 8, 2026
Last Updated January 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project", offered by DOT - Federal Railroad Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.315. 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...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 6, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $10,000,001. Total estimated funding: $10,000,001. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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