This grant offers funding to install advanced safety technology at specific rail crossings in the Metrolink system. The technology, called Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop, aims to improve safety and reduce congestion at key intersections in California.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for special district governments that are involved with the Metrolink rail system in California.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a special district government
- Not involved with the Metrolink rail system
- Inability to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application
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 forms
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Technical specifications for the technology installation
Cautions
- Ensure eligibility as a special district government
- Strict deadline for application submission
- Cost-sharing or matching funds are required
- Limited to specific rail crossings within the Metrolink system
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are special district governments. These are specific types of government entities that are created for a particular purpose, such as transportation or utilities, and have their own governing boards. 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 with the Metrolink rail system in California.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a special district government
- Not involved with the Metrolink rail system
- Inability to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Application submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to install Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop technology at specified rail crossings within the Metrolink system. This includes costs related to equipment, installation, and possibly training or maintenance associated with the new technology.
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
- Last Updated
- May 27, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a special district government
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather documentation of Metrolink involvement
- Complete all required application forms
- Secure letters of support or partnership agreements
- Include technical specifications for the technology