FY17 Supplemental to Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission

Funding Opportunity ID: 292899 Opportunity Number: FR-AMT-17-007 Opportunity Title: FY17 Supplemental to Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory CommissionOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentTransportationCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 20.315Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Additional Information on Eligibility: The only entity eligible for this award is the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)Agency Code: DOT-FRAAgency Name: Federal Transport AdministrationDOT/Federal Railroad AdministrationPosted Date: Mar 30, 2017Close Date: Apr 10, 2017 No ExplanationLast Updated Date: Mar 30, 2017Award Ceiling: $2,877,000Award Floor: $0Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,877,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Description: The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA) Section 212 requires establishment of a Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory 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 Northeas...

Source: Grants.gov - March 30, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation Source Type: funding