This grant is designed to fund the installation of new technology to improve safety and reduce congestion at specific rail crossings in the Metrolink system in California. The technology, called Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop, will be installed at several key intersections to enhance the efficiency and safety of rail operations.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for special district governments that are involved in the Metrolink rail system in California.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a special district government
- Not involved with the Metrolink rail system
- Failure to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a special district government
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Documentation of involvement with Metrolink
- Completed application form
Cautions
- Cost sharing or matching funds are required
- Strict deadline for application submission
- Limited to special district governments
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are special district governments. This typically includes government entities that are created for a specific purpose, such as transportation or infrastructure, and have the authority to levy taxes or fees to fund their operations. For this grant, the special district governments must be involved with the Metrolink rail system in California.
Overview
This grant is specifically for special district governments that are involved in the Metrolink rail system in California.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a special district government
- Not involved with the Metrolink rail system
- Failure to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to install Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop technology at specific rail crossings within the Metrolink system to enhance safety and reduce congestion.
Total Program Funding
$1,600,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 3, 2026(6 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 3, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a special district government
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan including cost-sharing
- Gather documentation of Metrolink involvement
- Complete and submit the application form by the deadline