FR-AMT-25-009: FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: FY27 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (FR-AMT-27-002). Status: Closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left). It is in our archive of DOT - Federal Railroad Administration notices from 2026.
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration offered grants of up to $10.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 6, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 29, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR-AMT-24-012 | August 28, 2024 | Closed September 24, 2024 | Closed |
| FR-AMT-23-003 | January 20, 2023 | Closed February 2, 2023 | Closed |
| FR-AMT-21-007 | May 19, 2021 | Closed June 3, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 6, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 8, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants awards averaged $2.3 billion; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to businesses.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants (20.315) awarded $32 billion across 14 grant awards, an average of $2.3 billion per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | District of Columbia | 14 | $32 billion |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, FR-AMT-27-002, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FR-AMT-25-009 still open?
No. It closed on February 6, 2026. A newer notice is open: FR-AMT-27-002, closes November 27, 2026 (20 days left).
Who can apply for FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project?
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY26 Northeast Corridor Commission (NECC) Project?
Closed February 6, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The program made 14 awards worth $32 billion in that time.
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